Friday, May 11, 2007

The Power of Community

Loneliness plagues our society. We are busier and loneier than ever. There are more people around us, but fewer who really know us. We have access to all the best technology and yet seldom do we give anyone access to our souls. How did this happen to us? What can we do to regain genuine community? Don't we need real community to survive? Isn't our faith best practiced in community with others who are sharing the journey with us? Why do you think so many of us are resistant to true community? Why are we afraid to open up and let someone into our heart? Who do you have in your life that really knows you?

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

What Do I Need to Know?

What do I really need to know about Jesus to become one of His followers? Do I need to know about the Incarnation? The Cross? Forgiveness? The Resurrection? Do I need to know He's a Great Teacher, Healer, Prophet, God in the flesh? At what point am I ready to call myself a "Christian"? Is there anything else I need to know or do to begin following this Divine man who has captured me?