COMMUNITY: God Works through Intersections

Many of us walk through life trying to look “put together” while internally craving connection with others in deeper and more meaningful ways. We thrive in relationships based on things like love, integrity, transparency, commitment, respectful challenge and grace. Getting “real” with others isn’t easy but it’s important.

Incredible things can happen when our lives authentically intersect with others. Ideas are exchanged, support is given, love grows, a tangible expression of God is realized. In fact, the Bible says that a loving community gives us a picture of what God is like!

“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”
1 JOHN 4:12

Fifteen years ago, Walk Right In Ministries founders Larry and Lisa Jamieson were just beginning to appreciate the power of a Christ-centered community. They had seen individuals, couples and families come together into healthier, stronger and more satisfying experiences of life and God when they were connecting with others who shared their desire to grow in faith and relationships. Since they had been carried through a storm in their marriage by a small group of Bible Study friends, Larry and Lisa understood the value of prayer, encouragement and accountability on a deeply personal level. A couple of years later, their daughter Carly was born with severe disabilities and they were on the receiving end of a remarkable expression of practical help and prayer.

Unfortunately, they were also discovering that such Christ-centered, supportive communities were rare, particularly for families facing a crisis. It was troubling to meet more and more people struggling to maintain strong marriages, face adversity with hope, and experience friendships where Biblical support and prayer were central to the relationship. The Jamiesons are frequently heard saying, “the communities we’ve been part of have been remarkable but Jesus would NOT want our experience to be remarkable — He would want this to be common-place!”

At Walk Right In Ministries, we understand this two-fold challenge:

  • Christ-centered support communities are frequently unavailable or inadequate to meet people’s needs, particularly when those needs involve disability, chronic health issues or caregiving
  • Hurting people find it very difficult to reach out and ask for help in ways that empower others to respond

Walk Right In Ministries is working to build bridges among people as well as between those people and the Living God. We want to encourage you and connect you towards fellowship, churches and support communities that will help you grow in Christ and thrive in life.

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
HEBREWS 10:24-25

To hear more of the Jamieson’s story about how God can use community, watch their interview on 100 Huntley Street and read Finding Glory in the Thorns.

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