More on church

Another missionary on furlough and having a hard time with North American versions of church, but he sees glimpses of it:

Your church is most vibrant when it lives out Spirit-led community. Love, joy, peace, patience. Compassion. That kind of stuff freaks people out. Quite a lot of American churches seem to think the Holy Spirit comes when the music is just right. But I’ve noticed lately a lot of signs that your Spirit waits until the service is over and then starts working while people are drinking coffee in the lobby or chatting in the parking lot. Compassion, again. And breaking down the barriers and isolation.

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Grace Roots has a nice post on the "feelings" of the presence of God that ties in with what David is saying above. Do read that as well.
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