We don’t really connect with most of the people at our church. Part of it is our unwillingness to make relationships. Part of it is they are just so different from us. I feel God has put us in the situation to challenge us. Many of the people we have got to know have moved from the area to more conservative areas. This doesn’t help. I’m beginning to realize that your church family isn’t necessarily supposed to be your best friends or have the most in common with you. Again, I believe we are being challenged by God.
I am a Catholic convert as well. Was introduced to the Catholic religion because I fell in love with a Catholic girl (smartest thing I EVER did). We experienced issues getting married in the Catholic Church, so we also married in a non-denomination church.
However, I have since realized that the Church is not the Pastor or Priest, it is the community. It is the people of the Church you attend. It is the people in the community helping & supporting the others in the Church community.
Deciding to convert to Catholicism was one of the best choices of my life, and my wife did not try to force me to do it. I decided one day that it was time, and I have never regretted that decision.
Kelly also described the importance of the church community to me You both did a great job of providing me with a different perspective, and I appreciate it. Hopefully, we'll find a church with a community we love as much as you two have. Thank you for your message ;)
Keep reading & studying the Bible, the book of John tells us Jesus, the Son of God is the Word. He desires a personal relationship with us.
A tool I have found helpful in studying the Bible is Strong's Concordance. I purchased a copy a couple years ago. I also utilize an online bible, BibleHub, which has several commentaries & an online version of the Strong's Concordance. I led several Bible studies, & found this very helpful in preparing the studies.
I’ve never heard of Strong’s Concordance and I really have so much to learn. I will look into that. We will be relocating soon and are looking forward to finding a church community. I spoke with a dear friend today who explained how important the community is over the church. It readjusted my thinking. I appreciate you reading and offering your advice. Thank you so much!
Pray you will find a church home that is full of people who worship God, teach His Word, and help each other. I suspect many will read this and recognize many similar experiences. God bless you.🙏
We don’t really connect with most of the people at our church. Part of it is our unwillingness to make relationships. Part of it is they are just so different from us. I feel God has put us in the situation to challenge us. Many of the people we have got to know have moved from the area to more conservative areas. This doesn’t help. I’m beginning to realize that your church family isn’t necessarily supposed to be your best friends or have the most in common with you. Again, I believe we are being challenged by God.
Dawn,
I am a Catholic convert as well. Was introduced to the Catholic religion because I fell in love with a Catholic girl (smartest thing I EVER did). We experienced issues getting married in the Catholic Church, so we also married in a non-denomination church.
However, I have since realized that the Church is not the Pastor or Priest, it is the community. It is the people of the Church you attend. It is the people in the community helping & supporting the others in the Church community.
Deciding to convert to Catholicism was one of the best choices of my life, and my wife did not try to force me to do it. I decided one day that it was time, and I have never regretted that decision.
Kelly also described the importance of the church community to me You both did a great job of providing me with a different perspective, and I appreciate it. Hopefully, we'll find a church with a community we love as much as you two have. Thank you for your message ;)
Keep reading & studying the Bible, the book of John tells us Jesus, the Son of God is the Word. He desires a personal relationship with us.
A tool I have found helpful in studying the Bible is Strong's Concordance. I purchased a copy a couple years ago. I also utilize an online bible, BibleHub, which has several commentaries & an online version of the Strong's Concordance. I led several Bible studies, & found this very helpful in preparing the studies.
I’ve never heard of Strong’s Concordance and I really have so much to learn. I will look into that. We will be relocating soon and are looking forward to finding a church community. I spoke with a dear friend today who explained how important the community is over the church. It readjusted my thinking. I appreciate you reading and offering your advice. Thank you so much!
The best part of this MAGA movement is people pulling together & sharing information. All lifting up others, a rising tide raises all ships.
Pray you will find a church home that is full of people who worship God, teach His Word, and help each other. I suspect many will read this and recognize many similar experiences. God bless you.🙏
Thank you so much. God bless you too!