I’m so glad your writing here, Joy, sharing your story and sharing your hope of re-membering the body of Christ. Such a good metaphor, alongside one of the other Mary’s, Mary Magdalene, who searched and searched through tear-filled eyes for the body of Jesus. I truly believe women are leading the way in that search in this season. I look forward to reading more, hoping with you for more beauty, goodness and truth.
While at this same church for 4 years, I had to introduce myself to the same in-crowd ladies several times. They never seemed to be able to remember my name, let alone take time to get to know me. That’s not healthy. Conversely, I still talk regularly with people from a church in Texas that we left when we moved 8 years ago. We still keep up with each other’s grown kids and pray for each other. Even long distance, that’s community.
My eyes have been opened in the last two years. So grieved.
I’m sorry you know this too.
I’m so glad your writing here, Joy, sharing your story and sharing your hope of re-membering the body of Christ. Such a good metaphor, alongside one of the other Mary’s, Mary Magdalene, who searched and searched through tear-filled eyes for the body of Jesus. I truly believe women are leading the way in that search in this season. I look forward to reading more, hoping with you for more beauty, goodness and truth.
Thank you so much, Aaron! I truly appreciate the encouragement and your taking the time to read.
While at this same church for 4 years, I had to introduce myself to the same in-crowd ladies several times. They never seemed to be able to remember my name, let alone take time to get to know me. That’s not healthy. Conversely, I still talk regularly with people from a church in Texas that we left when we moved 8 years ago. We still keep up with each other’s grown kids and pray for each other. Even long distance, that’s community.
Oh, Julie, I’m sorry - I didn’t know about that… But am also not surprised. I’m glad you have true community, even if long-distance.