Growing up, church...
...was a place I went on Sundays.
...was a building.
...smelled a little "funny."
...was predictable.
...was about my religion.
...never seemed to go fast enough (except for the one guy we called "Father Fast Mass"...we loved him!).
...didn't mean much to me.
...was an obligation.
These days, church...
...is a community of people.
...challenges me to grow.
...is a gift.
...is so meaningful to me.
...is something I look forward to.
...smells pretty good (I think it's the coffee!)
...is about my relationships.
I've been reading through Hebrews this week and reflecting a lot on what church really is. What priesthood really means. What I had to learn and un-learn as I began to develop a relationship with Jesus and real community with others.
How has your definition of church changed over time? What is your definition of church?
