It seems like what I have been experiencing in church is a problem of plastic smiles. People seem to have a happy smiling face on Sunday then leave... afraid to be real to each other, break down walls, bear each others burdens, suspend judgement, stop gossip dead in its tracks, extend a warm welcome, pray with and for each other. I am on a mission to be real with folks from now on, but praying first and asking God to soften hearts, build relationships, break down walls.