This is why I still show up, even when I don't feel like it...

Stained glass windows decorate the cathedral's interior. — "The Church is not a building—it's the living body of Christ, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone." (Ephesians 2:20)

Every year, Reader, our church goes on a camping trip.

When my children were little, it was magical—kids running wild with joy, families cooking together, worship under the stars. But as the years passed and I began building a business, something changed in me. I started to grow. And to be honest, I started to notice that not everyone around me was growing the same way.

And slowly, almost without realizing it… the desire to go faded.

Maybe you’ve felt it too, Reader. That quiet grumbling in your spirit.

“Is this really helping me?”

“Is this worth the effort?”

And yet—every year—we go.

Not because it’s always easy.

Not because it makes sense.

But because Jesus is Lord of my life.

And when I said yes to Him, I made a commitment—not just to Him, but to His people.

It’s the same with church.

Some Sundays, I feel anxious just trying to get the family out the door. But we go. Because I’ve learned: when I deny myself, God shows up.

And He is always faithful.

“If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.” – 2 Timothy 2:13

This week, Reader, on the Curious for Christ podcast, I’m sharing why church is more than a good idea—it’s God’s idea.

A sacred rhythm designed to place the lonely in families, to combat anxiety, to share our gifts with others and to grow the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

Because the truth is, when we stop meeting together, something starts to shift. Not just in our schedule—but in our soul.

Doubt creeps in.

Truth gets blurry.

And before long, we start believing subtle lies… just like the serpent told Eve:

“Surely God didn't say…”

But the early church didn’t treat gathering as optional.

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.” – Acts 2:42

That’s the Church God designed.

And it’s not extreme Christianity—it’s the only kind there is.

If you’re feeling distant from God, anxious, or just stuck—I invite you to listen in.

This episode will both encourage and challenge you. And I created a one-page devotional you can download to help you discern what kind of church God is leading you to commit to.

Listen to Episode 103: “Feeling Lonely and Stressed? Why God’s Answer to Anxiety Is the Church”

Download the Free Devotional: “The Church Is Not a Building”

God is not slow in keeping His promises—He is patient, waiting for us to turn back to Him… with trust and obedience.

P.S. I’d love to hear from you, Reader.

Let me leave you with this question from the devotional.

What comes to mind when you think of the word “Church”?

I’m genuinely curious—and I’d love to hear your answer. Just hit reply and share what’s on your heart.

And after you read the devotional… has your definition changed?

I’d love to know what God reveals to you through it.

Thanks for reading and walking this journey with me.

With love,
Alexandra ✗⚬ﾒ𝟶