In the closing words of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he reminds us that the Christian life is a life on a mission with Jesus. On a mission, we need comforting, encouraging, and loving relationships. We are called by God to live in the world and not separate from it, and the church is not a country club for the elite but rather a mission outpost for sinners. When we fail to live our lives on mission, we fail to be the church and experience the fullness of a life with Christ.