Open and Transparent Can be Scary and Paralyzing

As a Christian, you may have heard how important it is to be “open and transparent” with others within Christ’s community, it’s part of being vulnerable and allowing others to help us in our walk and support us in our times of trial. And it’s very true and an important part of being knitted in spirit with other believers. Even my own Pastor has said so, last year he closed a message with this: “Tell me your story. I tell you when you don’t know people’s story, you can allow fear to separate you, and when you miss their story you miss – them. And when you miss them they feel isolated and alone – and some of you know what that’s like, to be isolated and alone. It’s just awful.” Read more “Open and Transparent Can be Scary and Paralyzing” →