Crabb discusses the inevitability of brokenness in the human experience and its crucial role in spiritual growth. He argues that brokenness is not a disease to be cured but a condition to be acknowledged and embraced within a safe community. He writes, 'We live in brokenness. We just don’t always see it, either in ourselves or in others.' The central task of a spiritual community is to create a safe space where individuals can reveal their brokenness and experience the healing power of connection. Crabb uses the metaphor of turning chairs to face each other, symbolizing the importance of mutual vulnerability and support in the journey toward spiritual maturity. | Larry Crabb | Becoming a True Spiritual Community

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The Role of Brokenness in Spiritual Growth

Crabb discusses the inevitability of brokenness in the human experience and its crucial role in spiritual growth. He argues that brokenness is not a disease to be cured but a condition to be acknowledged and embraced within a safe community. He writes, 'We live in brokenness. We just don’t always see it, either in ourselves or in others.' The central task of a spiritual community is to create a safe space where individuals can reveal their brokenness and experience the healing power of connection. Crabb uses the metaphor of turning chairs to face each other, symbolizing the importance of mutual vulnerability and support in the journey toward spiritual maturity.

-- Larry Crabb