Signora Sheila

Whether it is England’s Sally Lunn, Germany’s pretzels, France’s crepes, Mexico’s tortillas, Russia’s kulich, Greece’s kouloras, or the Hebrew challah, bread is the staff of life in many cultures. That is why breaking bread signifies friendship, unity, and hospitality.

Whether breaking bread at the communion table or sharing it with friends over a meal, the meaning behind this practice comes alive for us as we break bread with our church family, wherever we are in the world.

The body of Christ is a great power

When functioning properly, it is one of the greatest powers on earth. And one of the greatest powers for our life and well-being, both spiritually and emotionally. When faced with difficulties that seem insurmountable, what a blessing to know that our spiritual family is there for us. Standing with us in prayer and in practical ways.

The body of Christ, when functioning properly, is one of the greatest forces on earth… it has all the power of God and heaven behind it!

Signora Sheila

Fellowship helps us grow

Does it seem that you take one step forward then two backward in your spiritual walk?

Perhaps you lack the strength of being lifted up and supported by fellow believers. Every task is easier when it is shared, and our walk with Christ is no different.

So don’t give up on the church. Yes, it’s full of problems. And people who don’t always walk the talk.

But that’s because the church, after all, is like a hospital. It’s where the spiritually sick or weak can find help, hope, and comfort. The church is not for perfect people; we’ll only find them in heaven. It is for people like you and me, often weak, struggling, and in need of help.

Be with your church family

So, spend your Sundays with your spiritual family!

If you’ve been away from the church, for whatever reason, consider getting back into a body. We need each other. And it is also through the love we show one another that Christ will be lifted up. But to do that, we have to be together!

That’s why I’m so grateful for my wonderful brethren around the world. They have stood with us in prayer and practical ways all throughout the years. But we’re most thankful for our Italian brethren. In times of trouble and trial, they’ve been here, right by our side. Loving, supporting, and helping us to endure even life’s most severe storms.

And this blessing is possible only because Christ, through his death and resurrection, has not only reunited with our heavenly Father, but has also made us part of one great body throughout the world.

Rediscover the immense blessing of the strength that is found in the fellowship and communion of those who share your journey!

When was the last time you truly thanked the Lord for the wonderful and ingenious gift of fellowship? And also thanked your brethren for who and what they are in your life?

Communion is strength, solitude is weakness. Alone, the fine old beech yields to the blast, and lies prone upon the sward: in the forest, supporting each other, the trees laugh at the hurricane. The sheep of Jesus flock together; the social element is the genius of Christianity.

Charles Spurgeon, Illustration Collection

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