The concept of church may cause some church attenders to consider themselves Christians. As we look at the variety of churches in Tacoma, or churches in Puyallup, or churches in Pierce County many of them are still small and most are fighting the every growing attrition rate. Yet this doesn't mean that all is lost.
A mother once asked her child if he knew what a church was. With a big smile on his face, he said, "Yes mommy. That's where God lives." Now that may be the perception of a child which is cute and inaccurate, yet it is still very profound. God doesn't reside or live within the four walls of the church but he does live within His children which attend the church.
The bible tells us that the world will know that we are Christ followers by our love. I believe the concept of love, something simple to say but challenging to live out, yet it is the cure for the church. I think we should all ask ourselves, "How can I show love in a better way?" Improving our love walk will give Christians churches in Puyallup and Christian churches in Tacoma a better chance to reach people for Christ.