Always A Visitor, Never A Villager
July 11, 2026My church recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. Aside from the reign of terror that logistics have on an event this size, it was a great day. Picture, if you will, a church building filled with current members of all ages, current regulars (i.e., guests who regularly attend), members from yesteryear, previous pastors, and those who never belonged to the church but had been positively impacted by the church’s ministry. Can you see it? Now, imagine this group praising the Lord together, laughing, crying, and being genuinely excited to see one another. That’s literally what happened. It was the healthiest family…
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