A Church That Isn’t

I want a church that isn’t…

So heavenly minded it’s no earthly good.

So earthly minded it’s no earthly good.

Afraid of doubt instead of seeing it as part of the human experience and as central to faith.

Obsessed with sin (thus stoking it’s desire) instead of helping us confront and move beyond it.

Interested in the spectacle of a miracle instead of becoming that miracle for others.

Focused on serving those who can return the favor.

So busy cutting at others that we forget to cut at ourselves (acknowledging our own violence and shortcomings).

Trying to sell us the snakeoil of a better life instead of teaching us to lay down our life.

Vying for power and labeling it “God’s blessing” rather than refusing it.

Busy hating enemies and loving friends instead of loving enemies and hating (confronting) friends.