Hope?

I have found an interesting combination in a church. One that I never knew existed. One that I had thought of... had thought would be cool, and here it is... maybe.

I'm attending a church that is Baptist. Fundamentally baptist, which is something that I fundamentally agree with but legalistically they drive me crazy. As previously stated... I don't need to throw away my jeans to be closer to God. You'll never convince me otherwise so call me a lost cause if you will. And most fundamental churches would. I think people at the huge mega church in town would hold prayer meetings for me and of course if they saw me coming they'd high tail it in the other direction. Cross the street people it's the denim wearing Jezebel! :)

But I digress...

Point here is... I've been attending a church since Easter that seems to be .... well... normal. I mean they believe the Bible, they believe the fundamentally important aspects of heaven, religion, and the Bible. Yet they also seem to believe in free will. *gasp* Grace maybe even... *Double gasp* My first time at the other church I visited there was a sermon in regards to all the bad going on in the world and how mega churches somehow play a roll in that. There was also an attitude of I'm right, you're wrong, come let's talk and I'll show you why I'm right.

The first Sunday at this church the pastor was going on about different religions and how, as long as they are not spreading false doctrine, and people are coming to Christ then we need to rejoice in the fact that they are furthering the kingdom. HELLOOOO isn't that what little rebel me has been shouting about since I was in 5th grade? Finally somebody understands what I was trying to say... and no it isn't you Mr 5th Grade Bible teacher... thanks for failing me by the way. Ok he didn't fail me, but he didn't like my line of thought either.

The pastor at this second church did ask if he and his wife could come visit. So I'm reserving all judgement until that time. I mean part of me feels as though I've been called into the principals office, and the other part is bewilderment because never has a pastor wanted to "call" on me. And I've been going to church on and off for the last 15yrs by my lonesome!!

It will be interesting to see how this little experiment develops. I started going back to church for my son. Who knows... maybe the joke will be on me. Maybe I'll actually enjoy church like I used to. We'll see. And I'll be sure to keep you posted.