When We’ve Lost Our Footing

This image is not Photoshopped. The base of this utility pole rotted away, but it is supported by the poles on either side of it.

This is a good image of the church. When we feel like life has been kicked out from under us, other Christians are there supporting us. In Christ, we are in this together.

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up (Ecc. 4:9-10).

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Gal. 6:2).

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