Peppermint-Filled Piñatas
Chapter Four: A Fellowship of Freaks
Finding a Common Cause to Create Community
To move out of our rut and routine, we should look to connect with others through a cause, hobby, or area of passion. Because cause creates community.
When I read this chapter all I could think about was my dad (and Paul), and all the different hats he puts on with the sole purpose of connecting with someone on a deeper level. He’s well known for working on peoples cars just to create a more inviting environment for others to be real. And just recently he told of a story how he was trying to develop a relationship with a bee keeper, so he dove in head first and learned everything he could about keeping bees. He even dawned the appropriate gear and had his own bee colonies.
For many of us, our cause remains too small. Survival binds some of our churches together, yet in order to thrive we must change our priorities. When our cause focuses inward, we develop unhealthy relationships.
This cuts pretty deep for most churches. We need to be constantly looking for opportunities to connect with others that aren’t a part of the body of Christ. Jesus spent most of his time with people like that. Why do we act just the opposite?
What are your causes that foster relationship development?
Related:
PFP Reviewed: Introduction
PFP Reviewed: Chapter One
PFP Reviewed: Chapter Two
PFP Reviewed: Chapter Three
