We are more connected than ever, and yet, many of us continue to feel very disconnected and isolated from other people. We can sit in a crowded room doing the same thing as everyone else, yet still feel like we're by ourself.  

 

In the Beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.  And on the final day of creation, he created humans beings in his image and gave them breath and life.  First, he created just one.  But soon after he declared, "It is not good for the man to be alone."  We were created for connection - a spiritual truth that modern science and psychology has repeatedly affirmed.  

 

In the first century, the Roman Empire was a lonely place to be a Christian.  Christians were hated by both the Jews and the ruling Roman class.  As a result, the early believers were committed to spending time together.  Their experience of community was so radical that they became noticed by the people around for possessing something the world could not offer: koinonia.  As a result, their own faith was strengthened, every day they became more Christlike, and "the Lord added to their number daily..."  We're not perfect, but here are some of the ways we are currently striving to be connected...