Episode
Come Closer | Garfield Harvey
- Podcast
- Emerge Berkeley
- Published
- Jan 25, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2409
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Summary
Spiritual distance often grows quietly through divided attention rather than outright rebellion. James invites us to draw near to God with sincerity and humility. This sermon reframes repentance not as shame or withdrawal, but as a movement toward relationship. In worship, we embody this posture of nearness through kneeling or bowing—physical expressions of humility and openness as we turn our hearts back toward God.