Simply Church (New Edition): It's time for the church to pause and rethink. Let's rediscover our relationship with God.

The Church needs to be full of hope, but it may need a declutter, clear-out, and detox to realign itself with God's plan and return to its original purpose. This can be done by exploring the past and considering a fresh purpose for the future.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 25 February 2021
\n Publisher: CWR
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The world needs the Church more than ever, to be a beacon of hope. However, the Church often falls short of its potential. Perhaps it is time for a declutter, a clear-out, and a detox. We all accumulate excess belongings, including books, clothes, cars, gadgets, and even thoughts, habits, scars, and traditions. Sometimes, it is beneficial to strip things back and reassess our purpose. It is healthy to reflect on our past and consider how we can align ourselves with the plan that our Creator God has laid out for us. To recalibrate and return to the beginning. To go back a few millennia and rediscover the original essence of the Church, so we can remember and reset.

In essence, the Church is a simple entity. It is a community of believers who come together to worship God, study His Word, and support one another. It is a place of refuge, a source of comfort, and a place of healing. It is a place where we can find hope, peace, and joy.

However, the Church can also be a source of division and conflict. It can be plagued by petty squabbles, power struggles, and doctrinal differences. It can be distracted by worldly pursuits and materialism. It can lose sight of its mission and purpose.

That is why it is important to periodically declutter and detoxify the Church. It is important to strip away the excess baggage and distractions that can hinder our growth and our ability to serve God. It is important to realign ourselves with the plan that our Creator God has laid out for us. It is important to recalibrate and return to the start again.

To do this, we can look to the example of the early Church. The early Church was a community of believers who were committed to following the teachings of Jesus Christ. They were a people who were passionate about their faith and who were willing to sacrifice for it. They were a people who were united in their love for God and for one another.

The early Church was also a place of healing and restoration. It was a place where people who were broken and lost could find hope and healing. It was a place where people who were sick and dying could find comfort and peace. It was a place where people who were struggling with addiction and other forms of sin could find redemption and restoration.

In today's world, the Church faces many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Church, both in terms of its operations and its members. Many churches have been forced to close their doors, and many members have been unable to attend services. This has led to a sense of isolation and disconnection among many members of the Church.

However, the Church has also been an example of resilience and adaptability. Many churches have found innovative ways to continue to serve their communities, including online worship services, virtual Bible studies, and food distribution programs. Many churches have also been reaching out to their members and providing support and encouragement during this difficult time.

In conclusion, the world needs the Church more than ever, to be a beacon of hope and a source of healing and restoration. However, the Church often falls short of its potential. It is time for a declutter, a clear-out, and a detox. We can learn from the example of the early Church and strive to be a community of believers who are committed to following the teachings of Jesus Christ, who are passionate about our faith, and who are united in our love for God and for one another. By doing so, we can help to restore the Church to its rightful place as a vital and dynamic force in our world.

\n Weight: 434g\n
Dimension: 153 x 230 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789513714\n \n