On Communion
Growing up, the churches I was involved in participated in communion on a monthly or quarterly basis. I think the thought behind this was not to create a tradition in which we lost the special meaning of communion. And I appreciate the heart behind wanting everything we do as Christians to have a meaning and purpose. Recently, my husband and I became members of a new church and I soon realized communion is done every week. At first, I was worried about the possibilities of this becoming just another ritual to check off my list on Sunday mornings. I thought surely I would soon no longer recognize the depth of this beautiful picture of Jesus sacrificing His body and shedding His blood so I could have freedom in Him. Friends, I could not have been more wrong. In fact, I don’t think I appreciated communion enough before. You see, I am not a perfect person. Mom, if you’re reading this, I know you’re shocked, but it’s true. I screw up sometimes, a lot of times, and occasio...