In a world where it’s so easy to stay isolated, I’m trying to make more intentional choices to stay connected with people.

Though I have the option to work remotely, I choose to go into my office to see and interact with people face to face. Why? Because we need each other.

Though our church continues to offer our weekly services as a livestream, we encourage people to physically show up in the building. Why? Because we need each other.

Though I enjoy my siblings’ fun and informative text stream, my favorite times are when we get together wherever and whenever we can. Why? What do you think? Because we all need each other.

I enjoy shopping in a brick-and-mortar building, engaging with sales clerks, stockers, and servers. I want to give out real encouragement, not just Yelp reviews. I go to a real library, not just downloading a Kindle book.

But sometimes it’s an effort. Sometimes I’d rather stay home by myself. And that’s ok as long as it’s just occasionally. Because…we need each other!

Here are a few ideas to help connect with people:

• Send someone a quick “thinking of you” text
• Invite a friend to meet for lunch or coffee to catch up on life
• Send a photo memory to a family member
• Send a care package to a favorite college student
• Plan a weekend group activity like hiking or shopping
• Host a game night or backyard BBQ with neighbors
• Plan a picnic with friends
• Start a book club with coworkers
• Make a birthday calendar and note important dates for you to remember
• Go see a movie with a friend
• Comment in your friends’ social posts
• Make a playlist to share with someone who loves music
• Gather a group of friends to enjoy a live concert in the park.
• Sign up for a class with a friend

There are so many ways to stay connected with people in your world. It’s important to make the effort because… you got it. We need each other. ❤️

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭24‬ ‭ESV‬‬