I heard this comment at a conference I went to not very long ago and I haven't been able to forget it since. I have not submitted a post for a while because this statement has really been working on me. Eddie Hammet deserves the credit for this statement. I am not sure he made up the statement or was just passing it on, but I want to make sure he gets the credit in this case.
The first part of this question rings true in many churches today even though most committed church members would like to not think so. We naturally find ourselves creating the space and atmosphere that agrees most with our personality. We take great pains to surround ourselves with those who are like minded and those things that make us most comfortable. All the while thinking that the things we are doing may be acceptable to others in the same way they are in our minds. I understand and agree that churches should do everything they can to provide a safe, clean, and inviting atmosphere for all who choose to participate in the church. All that being said, I think the focus of the church is and always was meant to be a place focused on spiritual healing.
Even though I am in a leadership position in the church now, I come because I need spiritual healing. I need healing on a daily basis and I am thankful to the Good Lord who forgives me, all my sins. I still need a regular dose of encouragement and sharing with others who have an interest in me and share a desire for healing. Sometimes when I find myself in front of a group explaining a spiritual truth God speaks to me so clearly and steps on my toes as well as those who are hearing. We all need to keep in mind that we need help through this journey of life. What better place to get help than from a hospital. Spend some time after you read this thinking how you can actively participate in converting the Hotel to a Hospital. Now go and do what you feel is right. Even the most successful churches can always improve on this.
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