c.group

"the christian needs another christian who speaks God's word to him. he
needs him again and again when he becomes uncertain and discouraged, for by
himself he cannot help himself without belying the truth. he needs his brother
man as a bearer and proclaimer of the divine word of salvation. he needs his
brother solely because of Jesus Christ. the Christ in his own heart is weaker
than the Christ in the word of his brother; his own heart is uncertain, his
brother's is sure" eugene peterson

first question asked, "why are you here and what do you hope to get from coming to this c.group?"

you see, i thought that "c" stood for "coffee"... we are meeting at a coffee shop are we not?! so the answer swirling through my head didn't feel appropriate as i saw bibles on the table. hmmm...think of something good. it's gotta be better than my desire for community right?

i was prepared, had my bible with tiny print, and really did assume that "c" stood for more than just a nice cup of coffee and community. but that's what i got anyways...

i would like to believe that this group can be my support group for humans. don't tell the other members, they might be offended as support groups are only needed for the weak. but for me, they will be my supporters, my sponsors.

to share life with others is divine, the rawness, vulnerability, necessary for healing and the acceptance within it all is that soothing salve we all need on our wounds.

"how wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along! its like
costly anointing oil flowing down head and beard, flowing down aaron's beard,
flowing down the collar of his priestly robes. it's like the dew on mount
hermon flowing down the slopes of zion. yes, that's where God commands the
blessing, ordains eternal life" Psalms 133