it has been refreshing to be in macomb for these past few weeks because i have experienced community within this town in a different way then i have before. first, at my church. it is refreshing to return back to my home town church for a bit to realize that things have changed for the better. people are striving to love each other more and work to LIVE out the kingdom of god through their daily lives, working to be authentic and real with each other. there is a genuine open door there no matter who you are and what baggage you carry. let's be real: we ALL carry baggage. we ALL have the opportunity also, to be lifted up through prayer and the power of Christ which is an encouraging, yet unworthy availability. i've also experienced or observed community through relationships. whether it is a family who lets us go pick apples, pumpkins, grapes, and other kinds of vegetation from their farm for fun (and to eat!) or having intentional weekly meetings with close friends/students to converse over life's questions and struggles. it is a wonderful thing to see that community is occurring more and people are breaking down walls and being real with each other. comfort zone's are being stretched. growth is occurring.
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