This morning I shared this thread with my wife, and she asked me to contribute the following:
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The real experience of "local church life" is in having a heart of expansiveness toward all believers. So, if you feel like you need a congregation, you can attach yourself to some group of believers, but the question is--are you looking for the perfect group, or do you have a heart for all your brothers and sisters wherever they are? The Lord transcends all borders of city and nationality and sect and name and practice and so-called biblical doctrine; we are all sons of God our beloved Father.
So, after years in the LC my realization and experience is--when I have this kind of heart in fellowship toward other believers, there is blessing, and i truly feel the Lord is happy. And I believe that is a taste of the Lord's heart and what we will enjoy for eternity. But I want to take the advantage of the time I have now to experience it in my lifetime.
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