Tag: Church

  • Should I Stay or Should I Go? Discerning When to Leave a Church

    Should I Stay or Should I Go? Discerning When to Leave a Church

    Leaving a church is never easy—nor should it be. The local church is the body of Christ in action, and when we join a congregation, we’re not just attending services; we’re entering into spiritual family, committing to love and be loved, to serve and be served, to grow and help others grow. But sometimes a…

  • Grace in the Tabernacle: When the Church Chooses Redemption

    Grace in the Tabernacle: When the Church Chooses Redemption

    Growing up, one of the highlights of my year was church camp. Our denomination owned a rustic campground nestled in the woods, the kind of place that felt frozen in time. At the center of it all stood a large barn-like structure we called “the Tabernacle.” Surrounded by rows of humble cabins, it was the…

  • Which Church? What We Mean When We Say “Church”

    Which Church? What We Mean When We Say “Church”

    “Do you go to church?” It’s a question we’ve all heard. Sometimes we’re asking about someone’s spiritual life. Other times, it’s more like asking, “Are you part of a group like mine?” But what exactly do we mean by “church”? Is it a building? A local congregation? A denomination? A tax-exempt organization? Or is it…