Gateway Church's Podcast “Christianity Is More We Than Me” by Lisa Harper
Feb 3, 2025
Lisa Harper, an engaging author and speaker, shares her insights on the power of community in Christianity. She asserts that we are meant to bear God's image together, emphasizing that Jesus intended for us to love one another in unity. Lisa dives into the importance of having physical Bibles in church to combat biblical illiteracy and strengthen connections. Through humor and personal stories, she highlights how mutual love and support among believers enrich faith and foster true joy. Community isn't just a nice idea; it's essential for living out our faith.
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Airport Encounter
- Lisa Harper recounts meeting Grace at DFW Airport, who recognized her and expressed excitement about seeing her at church.
- This encounter emphasized the importance of acknowledging and celebrating each other, reflecting the core message of community.
Engage Authentically
- Make eye contact and engage with people around you.
- Harper encourages genuine interaction, suggesting a simple greeting like, "Sure is good to see you."
Community: A Divine Mandate
- Community is not personality-driven but divinely ordained, rooted in God's nature as a community within himself.
- We are called to community based on our heavenly Father, not our individual traits.