It seems to just keep trying, failing, and seeking hope is the sacramental way of being the church. Every church has failure, every pastor has failed, the church has a roster of people she has hurt. Some churches should close, but some aren't that far gone and keep trying, and in that there is more living proof of a gospel that is transformative.
Oh, the Church. The most complicated, epic, up and down relationship of my life! But how I love her :)
Thanks, Jeff, a good word to us!
You're welcome Rich!
It seems to just keep trying, failing, and seeking hope is the sacramental way of being the church. Every church has failure, every pastor has failed, the church has a roster of people she has hurt. Some churches should close, but some aren't that far gone and keep trying, and in that there is more living proof of a gospel that is transformative.
Amen. It's hard to see the hurt that the church has caused. But there is hope even for us who make up the church to heal and grow and be redeemed.