I had come out of a church that was filled with petty arguments and hatred. I just wanted to meet with some friends and worship with them.

Whatever God's reasons for such diversity, creativity, and sophistication in the universe, on earth, and in our own bodies, the point of it all is His glory. God's art speaks of Himself, reflecting who He is and what He is like.

People see only my actions. Instead, if I focus on Christ with thanksgiving, people see Him.

Lukewarm people do not live by faith; their lives are structured so they never have to. They don't have to trust God if something unexpected happens- they have their savings account. They don't need God to help them- they have their retirement plan in place. They don't genuinely seek out what life God would have them live- they have life figured and mapped out. They don't depend on God on a daily basis- their refrigerators are full and, for the most part, they are in good health. The truth is, their lives wouldn't look much different if they suddenly stopped believing in God.

...I don't think my church's teachings were incorrect, just incomplete.

...we are quick to rationalize our entertainment and priorities yet are slow to commit to serving God.

God has not had an identity crisis. He knows that he is Great and deserves to be the center of our lives.