When was the last time you called on someone to help you do something? Maybe you had a heavy piece of furniture to move. Maybe you were stumped about how to proceed with a home repair. Maybe you were facing something totally new and unfamiliar. Maybe you didn't want to tackle some unpleasant task alone. Maybe you just needed some "moral support." Maybe you knew that what you were about to embark on would be more fun with someone else along for the ride. Some things we can't do alone (move heavy furniture) and some things we don't like to do alone (go to a ball game). Life is generally easier and better when we do it with other people. And so is our faith life.
Among the first things that Jesus did in his public ministry was gather a small group of people around him with whom to do life. They traveled together, prayed and worshiped together, served together, encouraged and challenged each other, and most certainly even had fun together. Who are you doing life with? And...
