Franchise Faith

Sometimes it's really easy to get caught up in the differences in worship styles and traditions at churches other than your own. Coming to Columbia was the first time that I was forced to find a church on my own. Visiting different churches every week I experienced many different worship styles and really had to think about what it was about a church that really allows me to worship and grow spiritually. Even though (after 2 years of searching) I ended up joining a church that is very similar to my church back in Boston, I really feel like it is the right place for me, as opposed to simply being a place that doesn't really provide spiritual nourishment, but instead just feels comfortable.

Despite different traditions and worship styles, we are united as a body of Christ by our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. If you are not feeling "fed" by your current church home, perhaps it's time to get to know a new part of the "family" (you know, like meeting those 2nd cousins once removed....:P)

-AMR

(i must apologize for the end of my commentary....a lot of things sound funny at 4:30 that don't quite have the same magic in the light of day)
check out the campus journal devotional