It's perfectly natural to want to be well liked. There's nothing wrong with that desire, in and of itself. But when our desire to be popular causes us to compromise on our convictions, it becomes a problem! Tuesday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to stand for the truth, even when it's unpopular.
You can know something about a person, their biography, greatest achievements, famous sayings...but still be a stranger to them. Real relationships require something more. Presence. Pursuit. A genuine willingness to close the distance.
If you want to pursue a deeper relationship with God, be sure to request the book The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer.