Sunday, December 03, 2006

Greenhouse Church

This morning was 8 degrees. That is cold in IL. Probably shirtsleeve weather in ND. But, I'm in IL.

I was out tinking around in the greenhouse which is attached to my house. The temp in there is about 65 degrees. Cold enough to keep the plants thinking over blooming or not, warm enough to help them prosper.

How much like a church should be like a greenhouse.

It's a place of protection and refuge from the world.
It's a place where nurture and growth in safety can take place.
It's a place where no pests or predators are allowed.
There's always a gardner to make sure things are proper.
The water is always given in enough quantity and purity to allow for growth.
The nutrients needed to allow maximum growth are applied carefully, not one size fits all.
The temperature is exactly right for growth.
The sun can shine in and give warmth.
You are nurtured along with other plants.

I'm sure the list goes on, but the parallel struck me.

You may have more.

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