Spreading Lonliness
An insightful article on Lonliness in the Group Context which has direct implications for church relationships.
If This Is Not A Place. . .
If this is not a place where tears are understood, Then where shall I go to cry? And if this is not a place where my spirit can take wings, Then where shall I go to fly? I don't need another place for trying to impress you With just how good and virtuous I am. I don't need another place for always being on top of things; Everybody knows that it's a sham. I don't need another place for always wearing smiles, Even when it's not the way I feel. I don't need another place to mouth the same old platitudes; Everybody knows that it's not real. So if this is not a place where my questions can be asked, Then where shall I go to seek? And if this is not a place where my heart cry can be heard, Where, tell me where, shall I go to speak? So if this is not a place where tears are understood, Where shall I go, where shall I go to fly? -- Ken Medema
A great link!
ReplyDeleteI have never felt as lonely as when I sat among a church group who were so wrapped up in themselves that they didn't want to include or care about anyone outside their little group.
This is definitely a flu-like, very contagious disease that is spreading rapidly in many of our churches.