Brian Davies on Overcoming Isolation Through Community | New Book for Adults

December 17, 2020

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Think about a time when you were crowded around family or close friends. Maybe it was at backyard BBQ or at a restaurant for a birthday. How did you feel? God has wired each of us to be in community with those around us—it’s a natural part of daily living. But in the midst of a global pandemic and a divided culture, loneliness and isolation are thriving. Join Brian Davies as he outlines practical steps for rebuilding authentic community connected through Christ. To learn more, visit https://books.cph.org/connected-to-christ-overcoming-isolation-brian-davies

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