One of the greatest and most fun ways to bond with others quickly is to have a shared mission.

I found five patterns in the midst of looking at other villages throughout history. I pulled the five patterns from that season in the bible and from the way people do it now.

If we put our hope in people, they're going to disappoint us every time. However, if our hope and relational needs are met by God, then we get to be in a whole different type of relationship with people. We end up feeling grateful for the things our friends do, rather than entitled.

What choices are you making instead of a community? What are the unhealthy and unhelpful things you choose to go to instead of people? Start noticing those things.

You need to invite some friends over every single weekend. Y'all need to be doing book club together. It's not too late. Gather your people start back at week one of our discussions and process together this information.

Sadie Robertson talks about his journey through loneliness with fame and millions of followers on social media, to finding a solution in Jesus, overcoming the need to scroll, learning vulnerability, and building meaningful connections.

We were built for Connection. God existed as Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and Trinity. He existed in the community before the beginning of time.

Each one of them has played a role that has taught me and grown me as a friend. They're each so different, but bring a strong force to my life in a powerful life-changing way.

We need to have people around us. We have to connect with them because when we don't, our minds aren't well.

Most of us are scared to share our stories. We fear the possible repercussions of sharing the most embarrassing parts of ourselves. But telling your story is the path to healing.