Change

I have never seriously considered changing church until the Christian growth of Chia Ee became a major concern to SW and I. Chia Ee is still not one whom we can just leave at Children's Church and expect him to do the teacher's bidding. Indeed it is still not time for Chia Ee to be left alone in Children's Church yet, but after visiting COOS' Urban Kids (Coz SW's sister is serving there and niece is in their youth service), SW thinks that it's a good place to for him. The ultimate spiritual lesson Josh and Jo-En will learn is from SW and I, yet a suitable church is also a vital support group. However I have highlighted my concern about COOS' emphasis in the "Supernatural" ministries. The traditional non-charismatic are more charismatic than the traditional pentecostal like us in Grace Church. I have attended 2 service in June and each time alarm bells were ringing - my soul was left high and dry. Perhaps today's service simply reinforce my belief that God still work miracles, but miracles do not satisfy my soul more than the expositor's expositing the Word of God to me. For this reason, the next best option seems to be Adam Road Pres. Church because SW's 3rd sister is there and I know Chris Chia is a very annointed preacher. Arhhh, but it's a presbytarian church! Well, I heard them sing "This Kingdom" - an old hillsong worship song, but it's so different from what I am used to. Nonetheless, that is of little concern for me. Music can take the backseat for now. I am looking for a companion next to me at the passenger seat to keep me awake.

So the search keep going on. Grace church is my home church forever. I may attend another church, but I know it will never be home to me. What is most important is my soul is fed. My action reminds me of "Christian" in "The Pilgrim's Progress". He just had to leave his family and home to the "Celestial City". The tugging in his heart is too strong. So it is for me. I feel the tugging in my spirit. If I can't find a church to grow, I have to rely on the writers that I am reading. I'm reading John Piper again. Great stuff! It's great to realign my sight to God's glory and delight in His glory as my hightest joy. WOAHH!H!! Love it!