unity could be a wonderful thing

welp we just had another small group meeting. i love our small group, it is the funniest thing. we're reading a book that we discuss about every third week, and usually our primary initiative is to share some laughs and stories from that past week over something sweet. i love it!

here's what i think about small groups and book discussions: i would much rather take part in discussion that flows naturally out of time together, being serious or silly. sometimes when there's set time for "deep" talking or whatever the case may be, it's forced and uncomfortable. but then, when you're buidling relationships and just being together, real talks come out of that, and it's good processing and sharing and all of the things that are wanted out of a small group, but without the forced hour set aside. i don't know, maybe that doesn't make any sense.

anyhow, i really like this group, and i think we're slowly becoming a true community like henri nouwen talks about, one that is drawn together. we like eachother, support and encourage eachother, take part in things that are important to others in the group, share meals and prayer times and just talk about what's going on in life.

it's good.