I don’t want to come to your church anymore

I talked on the phone today with a woman who has been coming to Journey. She began the conversation by saying: “I don’t want to come to your church anymore.” I asked if she’d been treated unkindly. She said: “No, the people there are great. They’re loving and accepting. But I can’t come anymore because I’m used to being strong. When I come to Journey, I keep crying through the services. I used to never be sensitive to other people, but now I’m starting to be. I’m used to going to a church and sitting there, and it making no difference. But when I come to your church, I think about what you said all week. You’re so honest. My sister drives three hours just to hear you speak. It’s just uncomfortable to me. I’m learning I need to change, but it’s scary. I just can’t come anymore.” I told her we wanted only the best for her and that I hoped she would keep coming, but whatever she decided we’d still love her. She said: “churches aren’t supposed to be like that.”