Whenever I invite people to church, I always tell them about how amazing my brothers and sisters there are ^-^ They’re like better versions of me (and I’m not saying that just to say it - I really believe it) ☺️ They’re the kindest, wisest, and most caring people I know and spending time with them always feels like a blessing (even when I have bad/rough days) . It’s a common saying that you become like people you spend the most of your time with. In my case, that is 100% true ^-^ I learned how to be faithful, compassionate, strong, graceful, merciful, and so many other things because of my brothers and sisters at @crosslife_bible_church . I live in constant admiration of the people I surround myself with and it drives me to be the best that I can be - not only in my career and finances, but also in my relationships and life choices . Being Christian doesn’t mean being perfect or without sin 100% of the time. It’s impossible because of our sinful nature. However, it does help a lot to have a strong support system of people who also love the Lord to pick you up when you fall and to point you in the right direction when you lose your way :) . I started doing these weeknight dinner parties because I want to be intentional with spending time with the people I care about. It’s too easy to make excuses like “I’m too introverted” or that “I don’t have time”. Since we’re all out of college, we don’t have the luxury of proximity anymore. BUT, that also makes these relationships so much more meaningful because everyone’s making an effort to be present in each others’ lives . Hold the people important to you close and be intentional with maintaining your relationships. Life is pretty rough, but it’s much easier (and more fun) when you’re not alone ^-^ . Today’s song: “What Do I Know” by Ed Sheeran . #crosslife #crosslifebiblechurch #churchfam #churchfamily #shabu #shabushabu #hotpot #dinnerideas #irvine #instavideos #vlogs #instavids #dailyvideo #vloglife #microvlog (at Irvine, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4v2_qdhY8U/?igshid=1dk3dun71q60a