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God never designed the Christian life to be lived alone; faith grows best when it is shared, practiced, and lived out with others. While authentic community requires risk—being honest, vulnerable, and open to the possibility of rejection or losing our independence—those very risks are the pathway to deeper faith and lasting spiritual growth. God invites us to step into a radically counter-cultural way of life by connecting with others in genuine Christian community, trusting that God meets us and shapes us most powerfully when we walk together rather than alone.

Pr. Todd Mathison

Step In & Connect (Main)

Discovering Life
John 13:31-35
January 18, 2026
God never designed the Christian life to be lived alone; faith grows best when it is shared, practiced, and lived out with others. While authentic community requires risk—being honest, vulnerable, and open to the possibility of rejection or losing our independence—those very risks are the pathway to deeper faith and lasting spiritual growth. God invites us to step into a radically counter-cultural way of life by connecting with others in genuine Christian community, trusting that God meets us and shapes us most powerfully when we walk together rather than alone.
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