"the reason we may feel like we don't need church in America is because we don't. We know what it takes to survive, we know a little bit about having faith, and we have our own communities and that can be enough to carry us through. But then there are underground churches in other countries that need that church for the support and faith building that they need."
I am re-reading Anne Lamott's book 'Traveling Mercies' in which she talks about her church numerous times and what it means to her. A living, breathing, loving, and giving family nurturing her and her son Sam. I wonder then if church is like that for me, but that is not what I find in my co-church goers. So many people are looking for different things once they enter the door that it is impossible for me to think of what I am looking for, and more times than not I have no idea of what I am looking for and I feel like church is a waste of my time.
Perhaps this is a season and perhaps I look into this issue way too much, but sometimes I can't help but to feel like church is happening at my old house when we all sit around and eat and drink together. Sometimes I feel like church is at the bar, or on top of a mountain, or in the car while having a great discussion, or when I watch a film or read books that get me thinking.
What is church and why can't I ever find it at 'The Church'?
(comments welcomed)
Ryan
(here is a photo of me thinking about church)
