Becoming a True Spiritual Community: A Profound Vision of What the Church Can Be
In today's frenetic society, people rarely develop intimate friendships. Instead, they spend their lives essentially disconnected from others, rushing through life content with brief visits and casual conversations. But what if one were to develop a community, a spiritual community, of people who walked with and supported each other through life's journey? A community of real friends who listened to each other's personal tragedies without merely trying to fix the problems, who encouraged and nurtured each other's strengths, and who accepted people for who they really are, instead of the image they try to portray. In Becoming a True Spiritual Community (formerly titled The Safest Place on Earth), Larry Crabb explores such a place, where God can heal disconnected people and allow them to reconnect with each other and, ultimately, with Him.
Top Highlights
“C. S. Lewis: ‘Put first things first and second things are thrown in. Put second things first and you lose both first and second things.’” (source)
“Following Christ must take us through seasons of disappointment, because Christianity remakes our dreams before it fulfills them.” (source)
“The formation of community is the intricate, patient, painful work of the Holy Spirit” (source)
“Confusion isn’t always a bad thing. If we’re not confused about anything it’s likely we’re grasping the truth about nothing important. Developing convictions about vital matters is never easy and, until heaven, is an ongoing, never finished process.” (source)
“We need more spiritual communities where good friends and wise people turn their chairs toward each other and talk well.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Becoming a True Spiritual Community: A Profound Vision of What the Church Can Be
- Author: Crabb, Larry
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publication Date: 2007
- ISBN: 9781418554439