We live in a world filled with options—and sometimes that makes commitment difficult. We can approach church community in the same way, always wondering if there is something better somewhere else.

But Christian community isn't ultimately about finding the perfect people, the best worship, the best coffee or the perfect experience. It's about people.

Dylan de Jongh challenges us to “do the thing”—to choose a community, show up and participate. And once we've chosen, we remain devoted by sharing truth, sharing forgiveness and sharing ourselves.

Deep community doesn't happen when everything is easy. It happens when we stay, have difficult conversations, forgive, become vulnerable and allow ourselves to be known.

Because ultimately, we long to be fully known and fully loved.

Choose community. Show up. Stay. Go deeper.