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Many of us deal with loneliness and isolation. You are not alone in this. We are all asking, "Who is my community and where do I belong?"  

The Bible shows the significance of belonging from the earliest parts of our human story—God designed us to be relational beings, made to belong to God and others. We are created in community—“let us make man in our image” (Genesis 1:26)—and for community—“it is not good that the man should be alone” (Genesis 2:18).

In this 5-day reading plan, you'll unlock five practices to cultivate biblical community. 

Made to Belong - 5 Practices to Cultivate Community in a Culture of Loneliness

To get started with reading the Bible, you’ll read samples of various kinds of literature from both the Old and New Testaments. From the Old Testament, you’ll read two short Hebrew narratives--Ruth and Jonah. From the New Testament, you’ll read three short letters: Philemon, 1 John, and 1 Peter. This ten-day plan, will help you get a grasp on how the Bible communicates and how to understand it.

BibleProject | Biblical Overview

Advent can be a busy time for many of us but is often busy to the point of burnout for technical artists in the local church. Set builds, service planning, and getting ready to welcome guests to your church is a lot! Let the FILO Community encourage you and remind you of the reason for your hard work this season!

FILO: Advent for the Church Technical Artist

In a world where creating a curated online profile is more important than ever, it can be hard to figure out what real life is supposed to look like! Let’s take a look at what God says about the real-life He’s called us to live. In a world full of things meant to distract, mislead, or misguide us, God is calling us to live differently. 

Real Life

40 Rockets is a short, daily encouragement to help make gospel conversations a reality with people in your workplace (or other contexts). By igniting one Rocket every day, you will make substantial progress towards the goal of people becoming Christians. 

40 Rockets Tips - Workplace Evangelism (31-37)

Want to breathe life back into your friendships, heal from past friendship mistakes, or simply create stronger connections? By building a friendship foundation on Jesus, we can pursue people without the fear of rejection, love them despite past hurts, and find the true joy God intended for our relationships. Explore the biblical descriptions for community in this five-day plan from friendship coach and author Bailey T. Hurley.

5 Days of Friendship Foundations

Rescue gives men the start they need to find new spiritual life through the relationships God has waiting for them. Scripture is clear: we’re meant to be together, to do life together, to care for one another, to be united with God and with others. When we are united, then we are safe, strong, free—rescued for good.

Rescue by Justin Camp

These comforting prayers will help you lay down your fears, losses, and brokenness as you engage the messier, lonelier concerns that aren’t usually addressed from the pulpit: secret sins, doubting your faith, seeking joy.

Perfect for inspiration, each day of this plan is an invitation for readers to articulate their concerns and draw on the truth of God's promises.

Liturgies for Hope: 5 Prayers for Seeking Joy

This reading plan wants to help you focus on what really matters for a life closer to God and similar to Jesus. Let’s go on this seven-day walk?