Most of you know that there is a small group of people who live, work, study, pray, and play together in a regular routine here at camp. Each of them have promised to work 8 hours per week in exchange for someplace to live and be in community.
During our weekly Bible Study last semester we spent some time talking about how God had been working in each of us, and what have been the high and low points of our lives.
Each person shared. When Jeff shared, he spoke about how living in community these past two semesters has been one of the best experiences of his entire life.
Several of the guys seemed to agree. I began to ask why.
I couldn’t help but smile at their responses. They said many things, including solitude, exploring, getting food from the land (wild berries, winter cress, frogs, and fish), and learning new handyman skills.
What they have loved most however has been getting to spend time together in a way that really fosters their spiritual growth. Being a free, honest, committed group of believers has allowed them to explore and embrace their faith in a way that is difficult for someone who is living a more isolated life.
Living in a committed Christian community allows one to ask real questions, pray with like-minded people, and learn by watching. Last year I saw a ton of growth in the guys who lived here, and I’m looking forward to another year of life in community.
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