We Need People

Relationships are difficult, painful, stressful, messy, irritating and almost not worth the hassle.

Relationships are wonderful, fun, life-giving, instructive, meaningful, joyful and an important part of the reason for our existence.

You say, “Wait a minute.  Which one of those two statements is correct?”  They both are true.  Relationships are the source of some of our greatest pain in life and they are also the source of our greatest joy.  The nature of real life is that despite the troubles that they bring, we need people.  

Go figure.

Go Ahead And Have A Little Fun

Sometimes Christians inadvertently give the impression that because there are important and serious matters going on in our world, therefore, it’s frivolous and inappropriate to just have fun, once in a while.  It is not inappropriate to have fun.  In fact, joy—which is related to fun—is a significant aspect of the Christian life.  So… relax, smile, and remember that it’s okay to experience great joy.  And while you’re at it, go ahead and have fun.