Justin, you put it well: it IS so exciting when we take church out of a building and bring it into our real lives. What's interesting is that NOT being in a church building for a few weeks has heightened my awareness of all the places and ways I can commune with God and others. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your perspective. I'll look forward to checking out your blog, too!

Michael, I'm glad the post resonates with you. And I do have to wonder how often God is planting rich symbolism all around us, and we don't even notice. I imagine that's often the case, which is why we have to keep writing our stories and our songs: to help open our eyes.

Trina, it does make sense! And I just wanted to say, to you and many others, how glad I am that those of you who don't believe everything exactly as I do, still regularly come to the blog and wade through the "God posts." It demonstrates a great openness and curiosity in my readers, and a willingness to engage in anything that makes you think. When you're willing to leave a comment, your perspective stretches me and makes me think, too. Thank you.