HERE IS THE CHURCH, HERE IS THE STEEPLE

i went to church today. first time at my new apt. it was really good. i liked the songs and the message. but it had the same problems i'm probably going to find at every church i visit. where's all the people? i went to the 11 o'clock and i think the 8am is more attended so i'll try it. but i doubt there's going to be a bus of late 20 somethings pulling up to the steps at 8am. we'll see.

it was refreshing to go period. even if i'm doubtful of much young adult interaction (do i still qualify as a young adult? i hope so)

they included a verse from mark that i love. mark 6:1-13
(8)these were his instructions: "take nothing for the journey except a staff-no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. (9) wear sandals but not an extra tunic..."

i love it because i really feel like i've tried to simplify my purchases in the past few years. when i was younger, grade school and high school, i accumulated a lot of junk and spent money on garbage i didn't need. i've made conscience efforts not to do that anymore for a number of reasons. one of which being that it is a waste of resources God has given me. whether i am putting the money to good use or just saving it, either option is better than wasting it on things i don't need and won't use.

i also love it because i love the idea of leaving 'home' with nothing and completely trusting God to provide and protect.

and i see it as a reminder