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Community is real life. It's real relationships - breathing, seeing, smelling, tangible relationships. In our culture we are bombarded with social networks, from the internet to the workforce and school systems. Where networks are limited and care to serve a specific purpose, community is where we really build relationship. It's the people we have to live with and love as a verb. It's where we help one another out, learn through our senses, and work life out with those around us.
The benefits of networks are awesome, don't get me wrong! However, life is happening with the tangible, physical people surrounding us. So, let's not just thrive in our networks, let's make time to engage our communities and be real through and through.
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Amen, I agree.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! There is nothing like seeing His eyes looking back at your through the loving gaze of a true friend. And serving and loving -- and all the hard work of it all, too . . yes! Thank you for these important words, Theresa.
ReplyDelete" Theresa...great words here...Networks can make us feel liked and important. But community, the people we live with, laugh with, and cry with, can make us certain we are loved and valued." My prayer is that online community will help us be better IRL community...growing in grace and love...sometimes practiced here will grow us to be better IRL. blessings to you~
ReplyDeleteOh, such truth in these words. Online networks can be wonderful but nothing beats true, in real life community.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL words!
ReplyDeleteAh, networks vs. community. good thoughts! as most of us interchange them in this blogging world, don't we...
ReplyDeleteWonderful reminder, Theresa. thank you!
Ooh, great comparison of networks and community. I love this line: "Where networks are limited and care to serve a specific purpose, community is where we really build relationship." Community goes deeper!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog because of 5 Minute Friday! I must say your 4 little blessings are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMay God Bless your journey.
So well said, Theresa. It's in real life, where we must "love" and share our lives where community is built.
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