Earlier today I received via email the following from one of the fine men at Immanuel Church. I reproduce it here with his permission. This warms my heart!
Five Things I Don’t Understand About Men’s Community at Immanuel:
1. How when I reveal the darkest sins of my heart and my innermost struggles, I receive not humiliation, shame, or condescension, but forgiveness, hope, and unconditional love.
2. How when I honor a man, he is not made glorious, but rather the One who works in him.
3. How when I am honored, I am not puffed up, but humbled that God would use me in such a meaningful way in someone else’s life when I’m a complete mess on my own.
4. How as I learn more about God, he doesn’t become more boring and static to me, but more exciting, unfathomable, and deep than a lifetime’s pursuit could ever uncover.
5. How when I feel like I’ve gone far with God, the men of Immanuel show me how much further I can go in my relationship with the Lord.