Love your outlook on church. After being a pastor’s wife for over 40 years sometimes the service itself can seem a bit routine, but the community makes the routine worth it, and sometimes the routine itself brings relief, a place to be held in uncertain times. place of comfort.
So many thought on this. God has given each of us gifts that we are to use in the body of Christ (the church) to function as He would have us. So, despite the differences, and sometimes tears shed because we are all flawed, we NEED to go to church. It’s a vital place to learn to serve and forgive. It’s how God created us to live. We need each other, whether Trump supporters or not. :) Prayers continue for you for wisdom, courage, peace, and healing.
Thanks for the great perspective on why church attendance is important. I wish this line of reasoning were available to me then spiritually immature self as my children were pushing back against my insistence.
One of the reasons I appreciate this post, Mary Ellen, is that in this time of hate speech and violence against people and the Constitution, I need to be reminded of the basic, wonderful goodness of human beings.
Love your outlook on church. After being a pastor’s wife for over 40 years sometimes the service itself can seem a bit routine, but the community makes the routine worth it, and sometimes the routine itself brings relief, a place to be held in uncertain times. place of comfort.
So many thought on this. God has given each of us gifts that we are to use in the body of Christ (the church) to function as He would have us. So, despite the differences, and sometimes tears shed because we are all flawed, we NEED to go to church. It’s a vital place to learn to serve and forgive. It’s how God created us to live. We need each other, whether Trump supporters or not. :) Prayers continue for you for wisdom, courage, peace, and healing.
My prayers continue for you, so glad you have "church" people surrounding you and your family with loving care.
Thanks for the great perspective on why church attendance is important. I wish this line of reasoning were available to me then spiritually immature self as my children were pushing back against my insistence.
One of the reasons I appreciate this post, Mary Ellen, is that in this time of hate speech and violence against people and the Constitution, I need to be reminded of the basic, wonderful goodness of human beings.