September 22nd, 2024

In our loneliness, we may all face times when we want to or feel compelled to withdraw or retreat from our church community. Maybe it is pressures of the world, competition with other activities, shame about personal hardships, being hurt, or even illness, but in our loneliness, we often retreat from church and community. We are called, as believers, to prioritize the time for worship and small groups, to encourage each other in the faith.