My twin three year old girls go to sleep each Saturday night knowing that the next day will bring Sunday, their favorite day of the week. They lay out there dresses that evening and they get their Bibles out and set them next to their outfit. The next morning is usually started with a “YAY! Its Church day!” They have so much passion and excitement. Do you?
Why is Church so important? This book tells us why. Joshua Harris in his book "Why Church Matters," is on point page after page. His challenge? For each of us to find a church that teaches, values, and lives God’s word out in the body. Then, when you have found your home, become passionate and committed to that Church.
This is more of a review of the Heart for me than a book review and I will admit I am guilty. I have been critical. I have had a bad attitude at times. I have understood the importance of Church which is for fellowship and drawing closer to God through word and Spirit. However, at times, I forget the real purpose of the. This book reminded me that Church is the Vehicle that God chose to advance the “Good News of the Gospel.” One who criticizes can’t be in a spiritual state of mind to hear what it is that God is calling them to do. I have taken Sundays for granted. How lucky we are, that God gives us a day of the week to Rest, Fellowship, Worship and have God Speak directly to us!!!! Then we get to encourage and love those around us, to continue the great commission, to go out and tell others what we know!!!!! The church is the only institution created to last forever!
Have you ever asked “Why Church Matters?” This book lovingly confronts any excuse and disputes any defense one may have for not finding, attending, and passionately committing to a church. This book refreshed my soul and stirred up my heart for God’s Church and his purpose for it. This book is a MUST READ. It could be the difference between Sundays that “don’t deliver much a spiritual punch,” and the “Sunday you rediscover the wonder of it all.”
Read an excerpt or to buy now: "Why Church Matters" by Joshua Harris
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Sounds like a powerful book. Thanks for your thoughts and the review. :O)
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