Finding a place to worship as a family is difficult. Nate and I come from very different backgrounds and like most couples, are on a different stretch of our spiritual journeys. We needed a place that spoke to us each in different ways. We also needed to find a home where the kids could worship with friends in an environment hosted by like-minded leaders.
We made a decision to visit Platt Park church early this year. It was an easy decision because both family and friends attended this church already--thanks for doing the leg-work for us friends! Thus far we have enjoyed the sermons and everybody has been very welcoming. We have not committed to this church yet, but look forward to learning more about it's philosophies and hopefully becoming more and more involved and invested.
Platt Park, CCC, whatever church we attend, Nate and I can agree that the message that we need to hear on any given day is usually delivered. If we need to find peace and comfort, we find it. If it's reflection we are looking for, the proper message is present. If it's a swift-kick in the pants--done! The messages always relate to exactly whatever troubles and triumphs we are facing at that moment.
The amazing thing about church is that it's ever-evolving to what you need it to be. The messages, somehow, touch every person in the congregation in a different, but equally profound way. You walk away feeling like a better person, with less anxiety and more faith than with what you entered through those doors with. In uncertain times, it's nice to know that we have a place to retreat to on a weekly basis.
I am thankful for God's word and the treasures that I find by walking through those doors and opening up my heart every week.
Amen.
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