the campfire story.

this story is so beautiful. and could not have come at a better time for me. it brought me to tears because this guys words are what i crave more than anything in life. community. people building their stories. openness. vulnerability. no walls of defense. even if we've been hurt. some of my favorite parts [his words, not mine]: -------------------- worship is for every human being in this planet. in the kingdom of God there are no outsiders. we need to be careful to not allow hurt or cynicism to keep us from church, otherwise we end up like a branch taken from the fire, lifeless & cold. i know the pain we experience in life can be overwhelming,  but we aren't meant to go through it alone.
the cross changes everything. we so desperately need the breath of God to bring us to life & light. Jesus wants to set the church on fire so the world can warm themselves around us and find light & safety. we are here on earth to be a home & refuge for the lost & broken. but first, we must learn the art of togetherness & celebration. we are the church. we are the hope on earth. to be on a journey as God's family, going through the highs & lows of life, suffering & laughing together that's what i want. not some holy huddle where we all pretend everything is okay, but a real community who believes in the God of miracles. but also in the God of the trials. that's what the world needs too! -------------------- AH. i've listened to it so many times. and i can cry a huge YES to it all. so gooooooood. praying this for myself.  and for you too. can you tell i struggle just a bit with church today? a story for another day. :p pssst! you can buy their cd here.