Christian Community

I know it has been a long time since my last blog… I have been processing through the idea of holiness and how as Christians we need community in finding real holiness. Dietrich Bonhoeffer states: “The physical presence of other Christians is a source of incomparable joy and strength to the believer.” During this time of seeking wholeness and holiness, I have come to recognize a greater importance for Christian community in different forms. Many times in the past I only saw small groups as ‘real community,’ because it was a place of growth and transformation. In deed a small group is that, but working together repairing a tractor, or taking a car ride to Taco Bell for fourth meal, or even two guys working out at 6:45 a.m. can be a place of transformation. Anytime two or more Christians come together it should be a joy, because you are able to share spiritual truths. Bonhoeffer says: “There is probably no Christian to whom God has not given the uplifting experience of genuine Christian community at least once in his life.” So my question to you is, how do you experience Christian community on your journey?