One - Week 3: Fault Lines

Independence. It’s one of the core values of American culture. We are taught from an early age to be self-sufficient. We are told that being able to fend for yourself is a sign of strength and maturity. It’s a preferred trait. Those who can’t go it alone are viewed as weak or at least as “less capable” than those who can. We value independence and individualism above almost everything else. But we weren’t created to live that way. It may feel counter-intuitive, but the truth is that we are created and called to live in community, united through faith with other believers.