Have you ever looked around a crowded room—maybe even a church sanctuary—and felt like the only person there who was actually struggling? We’ve become so good at wearing masks that we’ve convinced ourselves everyone else has it all together. But I have a secret for you, my friend: we are all broken. We are all in this boat together.
In this video, Steve Fischer and I talk about the ‘mystery of oneness.’ Steve shares about the deep loneliness that often comes with a crisis, and how he and his wife Melanie found that they simply couldn’t afford to be alone in their grief. We discuss the trap of thinking we have to be the ‘Bible Answer Man’ for our friends. The truth is, sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is sit on the floor, hairy dog and all, and just be there. If you’re feeling isolated today, I want to invite you to drop the mask. There is such freedom in knowing that you don’t have to fake it. Let’s learn how to row together through the waves, trusting the One who is the Captain of our souls.
