The cool thing about healthy community — those that are full of exuberance and purpose — is that it creates a safe place for us to explore goodness and receive grace. It could be your weekly hiking meetup, friends you go to the gym with, ministry group, dog-walking club, sport league, work union, benevolence association.

These communities, and our Higher Power, continually offer us relief from the dread of feeling or being alone. And when we embrace the reality that we are never alone, the power of companionship — both tangible and supernatural — will dissipate our fears and renew our confidence.

Courage is facing our fears head-on, unequivocally accepting the reality that we are not alone, and moving forward as if we know exactly what we’re doing. And as we cooperate with the strength and guidance of our Higher Power, we realize afresh that we have everything we need to face challenges, make wise decisions, and live with extraordinary faith!