Just had an article published on Wrecked entitled Stop Leaving the Church – I think this is one of my best! Please check it out and I would actually really love to hear your feedback if you have any.
Teaser:
“Leaving the church is nothing new; Christians have been doing it since its inception. In the early days, it was usually due to heresy, an out-casting of sorts. Or sometimes, perhaps, it was the result of dissension: one person or group of people felt that their leaders or fellow Christians were off-base theologically so they split.
“Today, so far as I can tell, it is due to one of two reasons: being hurt by the church and disagreeing with something about the church. For those of you who have been hurt – I’m so sorry. You have every right to be angry. When Christians betray their faith, for whatever reason, hearts get broken and backs get stabbed – it shouldn’t happen but it does. Nevertheless God never allows us to harbor bitterness. He always expects us to forgive – not, primarily for the others’ benefit, but for our own. Often times, disagreement and being hurt go hand in hand when it comes to the church. But I hope to convince you that leaving the church is not the answer to either scenario…”
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I think the article was amazing- it reminded me of what I already knew…but what I didn’t need to forget. I have been hating the Church lately…. just seems like so much is talked about and very little is acted upon. I suppose I am just let down.
Thanks so much for your comment, thebrokins. I am honored and encouraged! I think it is good, to an extent, to be let down by the church – indeed, there is much to be let down by. It becomes unhealthy, though, when our dissatisfaction causes us to abandon ship.
Thanks again for your kind words!
Wow Jesse,
This was actually just what I needed to read. Amazing how this worked out. Thank you so much my friend for these awesome blogs.
It was a great encouragement. Hope things are going great with you and wifey. 