motives

an excerpt from josh harris's blog:
* Don't love the church because of what it does for you. Because sooner or later it won't do enough.

* Don't love the church because of a leader. Because human leaders are fallible and will let you down.

* Don't love the church because of a program or a building or activities because all those things get old.

* Don't love the church because of a certain group of friends because friendships change and people move.

Love the church because of who shed his blood to obtain the church.
Love the church because of who the church belongs to.
Love the church because of who the church worships.
Love the church because you love Jesus Christ and his glory.
Love the church because Jesus is worthy and faithful and true.
Love the church because Jesus loves the church.

pastor

here an insightful article on encouraging your pastor. people like this are a blessing, and i appreciate them more than words can say. may the Lord repay their kindness many times over.