““One of the four-letter F-words we use regularly in our churches reinforces a lack of authenticity: fine. As in, “How are you doing?” “Oh, I’m fine.” This exchange can be heard dozens of times Sunday morning. At times when we say this we aren’t fine—and we know it. Others may know it too, but we get a pass. How often are the regular Christian clichés we use nothing more than disguises for our hurt and pain?””
