If we aren’t careful we can fall into the trap of generalizing people into categories. Church attendance can become a filter by which we begin to see people as spiritual/non-spiritual. Many many of those we describe as “inactive” are very close to the Lord. They have big hearts, they pray, read scripture, serve others, and repent daily. However, for some reason they choose not to participate in church. They often feel unwelcome or out of place. They may have a health or medical problem which makes it difficult for them to attend.

I’m hoping a post like this can help us rethink our assumptions and see everyone in a more merciful way.