Belonging as "The Better Part" - On Loneliness as An Invitation to Discover New Resources (Jul 17, 2016)
Sermon: Belonging as “the Better Part” - On Loneliness as An Invitation to Discover New Resources Text: Luke 10:38-42 I would like to begin our conversation with a question I posted to my Facebook page: “What is the primary factor that creates loneliness in you, if you have ever experienced it, or if you are feeling lonely now?” Please let me repeat the question for you. As we think about that question, I would like you to get up from your seats and make a big circle around the chairs. You can move slowly, take your time, especially if you find moving a bit of a challenge. The goal of this activity is to acknowledge that for some of us loneliness is a real problem. We acknowledge that it is present in our lives. If you deal with the issue of loneliness or isolation for any reason, gently squeeze the hand of the person next to you, and if you’re shy about the person next to you knowing that you do, I add this: if you notice that the person next to you gentl