I would agree that many times people (myself included) look at the superficial when selecting a church. That, however, is a necessary evil, because you must start somewhere! I cannot know if I am joining a body of believers focused on eternal rewards until I have become comfortable in their environment, and I do not find it “wrong” that I would begin by looking for a church that meets my comfort zone.

God’s church has nothing to do with programs or walls or any of that; as if we could ever harness His power and grace with structures of men! Fellowship is imperative to a strong Christian life, and there is nothing wrong with finding that fellowship within four walls as long as you are also focused on the big picture God has to offer…wouldn’t you agree?

But as I was sitting in church this past Sunday and noticed all the old fogies ( at 49 I am one of the ‘young’ ones) I began to wonder if this (very progressive) church was too ‘old’ for me. And then an elderly couple invited us to lunch at their home in a nearby retirement community.

Well, talk about young at heart. What wonderfully refreshing, unrestrained people. I can’t help but wonder of the perfect timing. We’re staying.