Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

The church....just what is the church? According to Webster church is a noun, Greek kyriake (oikia) Lord's [house]. 1. a building for public worship, esp., Christian worship; 2. religious service; 3. all Christians or a particular Christian denomination; 4. a religious congregation; 5. ecclesiastical, as opposed to secular, government.

In Ephesians 5:25 ".....even as Christ loved the church" Huh? You mean Jesus Christ loved a building? So we are to love the church, a building? No, no, no. But, probably to many, we need to go to webster's church, a building. (So impersonal)

We all need to be part of church. BUT, church being the body of Christ. Do I have to be in a building? NO! Do I have to go to a certain place for church? NO! Okay, I am not totally understanding here. Okay, let me explain further.

In Ephesians 4:4 "There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;" The church is a living organism composed only of living members, blood-bought, born-again, Bible believing saints. This one body has one Head and many members (1 Cor 12:12-13) You are a member! PTL!

Did you get the difference? As humans we want something concrete, something we understand so we have a 'church' or a building. But, as believers in Jesus Christ, the Head, we are a living, breathing organism. We are alive. "Where 2 or more are gathered, there also am I." So, you and I are members of the CHURCH, aka the body of Jesus Christ.

Webster is necessary but so impersonal, Our Church (the body of Jesus Christ) is so PERSONAL. We should be rejoicing and glad; sharing the good news. Invite someone to join your body of Christ today. The church, the body of Christ has room for many. Bring 'em! Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny