I was scrolling through social media, and I saw the possibility to “add friend” of someone I knew well years ago. After a couple of quick clicks, I was on their page, scrolling through posts and pictures. Immediately, my heart was broken.

This person who used to love the Lord and serve the Church beside me was clearly very far from God at this point. The content of their life online was the exact opposite of what they used to be like.

The single most challenging part of my life as a pastor is watching people walk away from faith. Seeing people who once loved Jesus and me, and now they live far from both of us.

Faith is a lifelong journey, and every time someone gives up, it breaks my heart. Every time.