Friends as Family

Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin. - Proverbs 18:24

One of the things that the LGBTQ community has taught the church is that there can be community that sticks closer than family. It’s what is often referred to as ‘chosen family.’

Scripture teaches about this sort of community as well, and prizes it. There are no shortcuts to this sort of community - it takes hard work, deep commitment, overcoming conflicts, and extending grace.

Talk with Jesus today about your desire or need or experience or lack of experience with ‘chosen family.’