Shifting Focus: From Self-Blame to Loving Others

In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss the different ways we can experience loneliness, particularly within church community. They explore the importance of recognizing and addressing these emotions, as well as finding ways to move toward those on the margins. They consider some helpful practices and insights on how to navigate loneliness, such as viewing others as family, taking one step at a time, moving outward, and being honesty before the Lord. Related resources:

• Pushing through Loneliness to Contentment | Conference session by Cecelia Bernhardt
• Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships | Book by Ed Welch
• Community: A Struggle to Fit | Blog post by Darby Strickland