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Why Are Close Friendships Especially Difficult In The Church? (Video Insight)

People long for close, meaningful relationships. However, people are also afraid of getting close, being seen, and then being discarded. They don't feel safe at church because it historically hasn't been a grace-filled community where it's safe to struggle well with the battles of life.
 
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thank you for reminding that I can be real
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I agree with everything Dr. Crabb said about but we do put on our church faces because we feel we cannot be authentic because people will become critical of us.
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