Last Sunday was Easter (I missed going to church that day), and today marked the start of a new series at my church. I guess the series is titled the "If" talk. The church bulletin states, "Now that we know about the resurrection, how should we now live? What's next for the life of a believer? The YouthBuilders kick this idea off with a journey through Philippians 2:1-11. We have all been given gifts, but now many of us are actually using them to serve the Lord?"
Other than hearing about the trip in India, nothing really stood out for me from the sermon. As far as the quote from Tony Campolo, "Identity is not found but created," I tend to find myself agreeing and disagreeing with it. I think it is often found and created. I think it just depends on the circumstance.
As far as the question, "Why is it so easy to be comfortable with church?" I think it depends on the church to be honest. I think if you find the right church, a church that you can call home, it's easy to be comfortable, otherwise it can be a struggle. When you find that church you call home, you notice the people more (in my opinion), and your surrounded by people that are in the same mindset as you.
The next question, "In what ways do people get stuck in the church mindset?" I think you only get stuck in this mindset, if you feel that going to church on Sundays is the only thing you have to do in your relationship with God.
The last question "How do you see yourself using what you've been given?" That's referring to the talents or whatnot that you've been given and how you use them in church and outside of church. At least that's how it was phrased in church today. I really don't know to be honest. I like to help out in any way I can, and right now, church is the only way I can do that. I currently don't have a job, so I don't really get that opportunity outside of church, at least not on a regular basis.
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