I was working out with a friend at the gym and we began talking about some people that we know that have left church for various reasons. As I thought about people who have left here and those that left other churches to come here, sometimes I hear something along the lines of "I just wanted a fresh start." I can appreciate that. But I also know that in the age of church shopping or church jumping, we miss out on the goal of long-term relationships...dealing with issues. Sure, we can pretend to "do it over" but the same issues are still inside of us needing resolution. Which is why I have used this refrain, "don't leave (come) with unresolved issues. Settle things in person first."
I pray a lot for our L-teams. That people would find the kind of deep relationships where they can be open, honest and challenged to be all that God created you to be.
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