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by: Billy Graham

09/06/2026

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God’s Household
“[You are] fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.”
—Ephesians 2:19
Someone with a wry sense of humor once described a church as a group of porcupines in a snowstorm: we need each other to keep warm, but the closer we get, the more we poke each other—and the more uncomfortable we become.

But of course it shouldn’t be that way. A church should be a place of warmth and fellowship, a place where even the newest member or latest visitor feels welcome and at home. Is this true in your church? Simply attending a worship service doesn’t automatically mean closer relationships with others.

If you are an “old-timer” in your church, go out of your way to welcome visitors and new members. And if you are a visitor or new member, make a special effort to get to know people. Find out what activities the church offers for spiritual growth. What Bible classes are held? Does a group of people your age meet regularly? Don’t depend only on one worship service a week to help you meet people or grow closer to Christ.

If this step sounds a little daunting, remember that your best Friend of all—Jesus Christ—will be with you each step of the way.
Wisdom for Today

Show us how we can begin growing closer to the people with whom we worship, God. Help us view them not as church members but as family members and fellow servants of Christ, and may we be quick to welcome new people into the fold.
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God’s Household
“[You are] fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.”
—Ephesians 2:19
Someone with a wry sense of humor once described a church as a group of porcupines in a snowstorm: we need each other to keep warm, but the closer we get, the more we poke each other—and the more uncomfortable we become.

But of course it shouldn’t be that way. A church should be a place of warmth and fellowship, a place where even the newest member or latest visitor feels welcome and at home. Is this true in your church? Simply attending a worship service doesn’t automatically mean closer relationships with others.

If you are an “old-timer” in your church, go out of your way to welcome visitors and new members. And if you are a visitor or new member, make a special effort to get to know people. Find out what activities the church offers for spiritual growth. What Bible classes are held? Does a group of people your age meet regularly? Don’t depend only on one worship service a week to help you meet people or grow closer to Christ.

If this step sounds a little daunting, remember that your best Friend of all—Jesus Christ—will be with you each step of the way.
Wisdom for Today

Show us how we can begin growing closer to the people with whom we worship, God. Help us view them not as church members but as family members and fellow servants of Christ, and may we be quick to welcome new people into the fold.
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