In each one of my friends there is something that only some other friend can fully bring out. By myself I am not large enough to call the whole man in activity; I want other lights than my own to show all his facets. Now that Charles is dead, I shall never again see Ronald's reaction to a specifically Charles joke. Far from having more of Ronald, having him "to myself" now that Charles is away, I have less of Ronald……..In this, Friendship exhibits a glorious "nearness by resemblance" to heaven itself where the very multitude of the blessed (which no man can number) increases the fruition which each of us has as God. For every soul, seeing Him in her own way, doubttless communicates that unique vision to all the rest. That, says an old author, is why the Seraphim in Isaiah's vision are crying "Holy, Holy, Holy" to one another (Isaiah 6:3) The more we thus share the Heavenly Bread between us, the more we shall have.
C.S. Lewis (The Four Loves)
Lewis is saying that it took a communtiy to know an individual. How much more would this be true of Jesus Christ? Christians commonly say they want a relationship with Jesus, that they want to "get to know Jesus better" You will never be able to do that by yourself. You must be deeply involved in the church, in Christian community, with strong relationships of love and accountability. Only if you are a part of a community of believers seeking to resemble, serve, and love Jesus will you ever get to know him and grow into his likeness.
Timothy Keller (The Prodigal God)
Squad K, know that I am praying for us all, and I cannot wait to live in community with you all for the next year of our lives….and I haven't even met you all yet!!!!!!!
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Laura Angst Gilbert, Az |
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Ashley Artrip Huntington, wv |
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Sarah Atkins Ooltewah, TN |
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Brian Barnett Austin, TX |
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Blake Barnhill Savannah, GA |
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Ken Baxley Beaumont, Tx |
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Ryan Bentch Jefferson City, MO |
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Libby Bliss Washington, DC |
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Veronica Bourdon Gardner, ks |
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Michael bourdon gardner, ks |
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Alex Burdett Fayetteville, NC |
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Alexa Burns Wellsville, New York |
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Kelly Campbell Atlanta, GA |
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Hannah Coulter Malvern, OH |
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Kristen Currie Bryan, TX |
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Zach Curtis Iowa City, IA |
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Heith Daniels Warner Robins, Ga |
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Savannah Davis Morganton, NC |
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Austin Demny La Grange, TX |
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Deborah Eccles Orange Park, FL |
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Kaleena Eichstadt Cedar, Mi |
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Nicole Ferguson Truro, NS |
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James Festeryga Toronto, On |
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Jen Festeryga Toronto, On |
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Natasha Firooznia Indian Trail, NC |
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Jessica Francis Maryville, TN |
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Megan Francis Lexington, KY |
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Erin Fritz Tempe, AZ |
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Anna Glick Bath, ME |
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Aly Hanna Spring Arbor, MI |
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Emily Hartman Fayetteville, NC |
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Thomas Haygood Acworth, Georgia |
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Diana Hejtmanek Pasadena, TX |
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Graham Cracker Histed Greeley, CO |
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Shannon Horn Columbus, OH |
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Alicia Houghten Irmo, SC |
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Tanner Hubbard Conway, AR |
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Tyler Hunt Russell, KY |
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Raven Hyman Myrtle Beach, SC |
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Justin KING Greenville, SC |
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Tim Larson Bemidji, MN |
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Leanne Le Blanc Brockton, Ma |
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Tommy Lepke Lakewood, CO |
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Celeste Lombardo Fayetteville, North Carolina |
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Joey Marasek Sugar Land, TX |
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Caitlin Martin Conway, AR |
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Jenn Mac McDonald Lewisville, TX |
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Hannah McNair Conway, AR |
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Natalie miles lexington, SC |
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Stephanie Montes College Station, TX |
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Kaity Moriarity Knoxville, TN |
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Brittany Morrison Jacksonville, FL |
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Brooke Mort Winchester, VA |
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Clark Moser Berne, IN |
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James Muller Boulder, CO |
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Noah Myers Fort Collins, CO |
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Geena Nohinek Mansfield, TX |
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Robert Olivas Carlsbad, NM |
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Brookes Peavyhouse Raleigh, NC |
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Jennifer Price Buford, GA |
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Aubrie Quick Acworth, GA |
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Bryan Reski Avondale, AZ |
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Mary B. Safrit Beaufort, NC |
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Tyler Schipper Stockbridge, GA |
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Shari Scott Hendersonville, TN |
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Raj Solanki Carrollton, TX |
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samson tharakan pearland, tx |
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sharon tharakan Marshall, Texas |
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Danny Weiss Palatine, IL |
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Morgan Willett Beaumont, Tx |
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Cindi Williams Belton, Missouri |
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Emily Zimmerman Dallas, TX |
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Lauren Lognion Lufkin, TX |
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Brittany Olson Fort Collins, CO |
