In an upcoming article for Comment Magazine, Marilyn McEntyre skillfully addresses those who are skeptical of church and gives them solid reasons to reconsider their view. One of my favorite excerpts from the article is this one:
God loves you with infinite, unconditional love, we learn in church, but to experience that love fully, you have to get over yourself—excessive concern with your own welfare, your own family, your own ambitions or failures. When you enter into the life of a church, you are freed to be a servant. It is true that you can discover the joy of generosity and service elsewhere. But healthy churches are reliable places to find those opportunities, every week at the back of the bulletin or in the newsletter or on the website, to witness the fruits of the Spirit, who brings humble efforts to fruition, and to be reminded by story, song, and your neighbour’s example what Christlike looks like.
I encourage you to read the full article here.
rusty tugman 