Relationships are everything. They hold us together. They connect us to our homes, jobs, and our church. Yet, in this day and age, especially, relationships take less and less precedence over where our time is spent.

God showed us that in the relationship He designed and desires for us and with us... So if our main focus as His children is to #1 Love God and #2 Love people, then, I believe, many more will be touched by faith in the LCMS.

I believe we make ministry much more complicated than it actually is. Without sincere care and relationships being encouraged and modeled there will be no connection for people to be held to a particular church by.

I pray that more people would be having this discussion in their churches and be receptive to the Holy Spirit so that transformation can take place.

Honestly, If our teachings are beloved, then we should be motivated to share them. Just think of how uncomfortable the lives of the disciples were? The Gospel is life-altering. It would be beautiful if we could seek ways to reflect that with real intentionality by pursuing relationships the way God pursues us.