The CHURCH and Christian living -

What is the church? A question this generation has been toying with; spinning it around endlessly, like juggling balls waiting to see if we can suspend this institution that seems to be shriveling…at least here in America.

And do we even need a building? Wasn’t the church a group of people, first? Isn’t the “body of Christ” consisting of people, not man made stones upon one another?

What about the faculty? The corporate cohesiveness? Is there room in the world for the business-like model of a modern day corporation?

Or was the church never meant to be an institution…but instead of free-loving people called to live life unexpected, outside-the-box, in a way that is counter-culture…not “religious?

All these questions can swirl around, poke and prod at us frequently. Yet, despite it’s failing, I am part of and still believe in the gathering of people called modern day Christians.

I believe He has called us to be more than lifeless, dusty furniture, remaining stagnant in some building…but instead a vibrant, wildly in love people called to be His image, here on this earth.

So, will you join me as I explore what it means to be, the church? Posts below aren’t representative of any people group of denomination. They are simply my grasping thoughts. Thanks for your grace as you read them…

Rich Faith Rising’s Posts On “the church”:

What if the Church Began to Rise, Despite Church Buildings Being Closed?

Are You Looking For More? This Is Where You’ll Find It

Leaving The Church – A Mass Exodus We Can’t Ignore

Divorcing The Church – When The American Church Crucifies One Another

Why We Can’t Abandon The Church

Is Your Church Becoming Wimpy

When Churches Fall, Indestructible

When Churches Burn, And We Are Shopping On Amazon – Confessions Of An American Housewife

What God Is Saying To The Church

Why The Church Is Afraid Of Being Real – Guest Post From My Son

The Leather-Wearing, Biker In Church Today