“Not yet, but we’re working on it.” “Tell me about your life together.” “Well, we meet on Sunday evenings, usually with a meal and communion, then we have some praise time before settling into a study.” “Let me guess,” John said, leaning forward. “When you first get together there is a lot of energy and excitement. But about the time you start the meeting, things get awkward. Even your sharing seems a bit forced and artificial. When you finally end the meeting, the energy and excitement return as people pick up and leave. Is that close?” “Did Jake rat us out, or what?” Marvin laughed. I held
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