Feeling like an outsider is always tough. I remember how stressful it was on the first day of going to a new school. Would there be anyone that I know? Will I make friends? Will people like me? Coming to church for the first time can feel like that too. The walk from the car to the door can be a heart-rending experience.
We all want to belong, to connect to others in meaningful ways. We are created for relationships. One of the greatest fears in life is that of being alone…