"We've taught for years the mistaken notion that we need to go to church to fill up on the life of God. Not true! We can only fill up on God's life through a transforming relationship with the Father through his Son. We were never meant to come to fill ourselves with church, but to live full of him and then share his life together with God's people."

i found this article through another blog, and it really made me think. i've attended a variety of churches in the past 2 years, since 'leaving' winkler. being back at home with my family at church, there are a lot of thoughts going through my head. it's what i'm familiar with, but not what i'm used to anymore. too often, i find myself over-analyzing all aspects of a worship service, no matter what church i am at. we come expecting so much of church life.

reminds me of lori's post awhile ago, asking "why have i come and what did i bring?" a good question to ask yourself as you go to church.

sorry this was a little random.