Rainy Sunday

Another lovely day here at the home front. Siting with Sam and Ash. They are so cool. We are just chillin today listening to Wilco. It is weird not going to Church right now. We are trying to find a new one that is near our house. I am hoping we find one soon. That being said, I think I will write a bit about Church and what it means to me.

We have been going to a Church near us for about 4 years and have recently parted ways with them. It was kind of hard for me, but I feel it was the right move for our family. There was a big to do about "raising up a church" in the area, like there aren't enough right? Well, there was more serving the "Church" as opposed to serving people, which is what Harm and I feel is the real call for us as humans, and especially Christians. There are a lot of Churches out there that are all about the presentation and that is cool, because you can attract a lot of people that may not ever come to Church come to check it out. I am all about that, but when you are preaching EVERY Sunday about giving to the Church (building fund or pastors) that seems a little off track to me. I understand that you need finances in order to make a Church or any kind of ministry work, but there is also an element of faith that should be paramount to the development. I am not where I need to be in the giving area of my life, but that is what I am trying to change. But I can't see giving so much to a building fund and not giving to those who need our services in the community. I feel that it is our job. And I am not talking just cash, I am talking something as little as giving out can drinks at an intersection, or many other random acts of kindness. I want to be a part of something like that. I want a Church that teaches the word of God, that is all about God and giving and community. I want a Church that is forward thinking of course but that is not so concerned about the biggest baddest building or music. Help us oh God to come back to the realization that it is you who needs to be at the top of our agenda and sharing your word with everyone we can in a way that is relevant to their life and not preachy, but rather inviting. Help us to be firm in our beliefs and to be able to love everyone and to forgive. Help us to share our love with everyone and be totally devoted to you. You are amazinig and I love you!!!

Amen.