Brenna Kate Simonds, Director of Alive In Christ (an Exodus Member Ministry), writes an article for Boundless titled Life Support. After going through a terrible tragedy in her life and reflecting on her support system around her, she writes:
… I think everyone struggles with disconnect. It seems to have gotten worse now that you don’t have to pick up the phone, write a letter or make a coffee date to connect with someone. The age of message boards, e-mail and Facebook gives me this false sense of security, that I have all these friends and I know what’s going on with them and they know what’s going on with me — people I rarely or never see for any kind of “face-to-face” interaction.
I’ve come to realize that’s not what Jesus had in mind when He talked about sharing life with other believers.
The tragedy of the miscarriage sent me in search of what it looks like to have a sufficient support system in one’s life, as well as what some of the obstacles to that are. This is something I had been thinking about for a long time in the ministry I do with those dealing with sexual brokenness. We are constantly emphasizing the need to be connected with other Christians, specifically as we grow in our faith. …
Later in the article is where Brenna states that “normal is a setting on the dryer.” I love that quote. There is a lot of insight and helpful wisdom in this article. The subtitles in the article include:
- Meet people in groups
- Make relationships top priority
- I need more than a single best friend
- Be realistic.
Hat Tip: Suzanne Hadley on Boundless Line
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