For Reflection/Discussion: Think back on a time when you felt most alone. What was that experience like? Why did you feel lonely? How did you deal with your feelings of loneliness? What did you learn from your experience? What is the difference between feeling lonely and being alone? How does loneliness affect our mental, spiritual, and physical health?

For reflection/discussion: What are some of the harmful or self-destructive choices people make in an effort to deal with loneliness? Why do we refuse to ask for help, refuse to forgive, pursue unhealthy relationships, or look for ways to escape when we feel alone? In what ways, if any, do these things help us? In what ways do they hurt us and others? Are there any unhealthy or self-destructive actions, attitudes, or habits that you use to address loneliness in your life?

For reflection/discussion: Why do we fear loneliness? What positive function can loneliness serve in our lives? What are some healthy ways to deal with loneliness when it comes our way? Think about some of the people you know whom you sense might be lonely. How can you let them know that they're not alone? How do StoneBridge Community Church's three core values (worship, group life, and service) address the problem of loneliness?