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I just loved this blog post by The Defeated Victor called, “Dear Church.” You should go read it, it’s brief and heartfelt. Give Dominick a hug while you’re there, too.
Over the years I’ve probably visited dozens of churches in my neck of the woods and I’ve really struggled to put into words what exactly I’ve been looking for. Often I’ve been left saying something vague about how, “it’s really dark out there” or “I need refuge.” He says it so much better.
The world will just chew you up and spit you out, and half the time some of our wounds are probably self inflicted, but we’re all in the same boat, seeking the Great Physician.
Even if you think you don’t need the church, the church sure needs you.
I’ve mulled it over and can’t really think of anything that may help. I don’t think it is possible to find any Christsian congregation (ἐκκλησίᾳ-ekklēsia) where any (no not one) of the members (or pastors) are perfect. Know them by their works.
From a member of our Society of Friends (who surely knew they were an imperfect outfit):
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That was a great post. Man, may we the Church, be the Church this Sunday
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SLIMJIM,
Your comment made me think of this recent remake of “The Church Triumphant”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xws7I6iX8Jo
~Ed.
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Going to have to watch that later!
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Wonderful recommendation! 💕🙏🏻💕 On the road to finding a happy destiny……🚗
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So good. Thank you for sharing this!
~Ed.
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