tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696690714246007095.post6468521808613916371..comments2015-09-20T01:29:14.794-05:00Comments on The Baker Blog: where is church?Mike Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00501250992410538046noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4696690714246007095.post-91800590713995715522009-08-06T11:23:50.829-05:002009-08-06T11:23:50.829-05:00I had not attended church for almost eight years. ...I had not attended church for almost eight years. I had not truly appreciated how much I missed and needed it. The church this past year has been a lifeline for me. With three young children and just the culture of our day, it is easy to slip into the busyness of life and lose sight of where God should be on the priority list. Don't get me wrong I do a lot of talking to God during the week but I'm not so good at taking the time to listen. On Sundays, I am focused on Him and listening. I enjoy praising Him and being in the Word. Sometimes I need to be reminded of God's grace and forgiveness in my circumstances....sometimes I am convicted and humbled, challenged to do better. Church is the place where I come for truth. Not to mention that I am geographically impaired, I don't know or study Hebrew, and can get overwhelmed by the details. I appreciate the preparation that goes into the sermons so I can understand it and apply it to my life. I hate having to miss church and I am grateful that we have a place to come together. I agree we do need each other!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com