All of that aside, there are problems in the church I attend also. What I am interested in is relationship with other believers for the purpose of spuring each other on in our mutual walk in ‘The Way.’ I suppose it may come down to house churches as it is in much of the rest of the world but I am confidant that God will keep us and abide with us if we abide in Him.
My prayers for you are to pursue God no matter what earthly bonds hold you.
WCF
P.S. There is a tremendous book I would recommend to you if you are open to a ‘Sola Scriptura’ perspective. ‘The Pursuit of God’ by A.W. Tozer. You can get a copy at any Christian bookstore or on Amazon.
In Him.
I taught a class using Tozer’s Pursuit of God last summer. First, let me point out that the text is available on the internet for free. I found a free version for my iPad in the iBook store. I also found a pdf versions online.
Second, your suggestion that it has a “sola scriptura” viewpoint is interesting. Really? Tozer is simply telling the believer that they must change their attitude and heart in order to meet God for worship and allow God to have a say in their daily lives.
Finally, I would certainly recommend this book. It is worth the read. However, my sister and I found it lacking for ‘recipes’ on HOW to pursue God; e.g., regular times for Bible reading. It is more of an entreaty pointing out how we currently don’t pursue God and why we should pursue God.
I would introduce each class session with the point that when we do not pursue God we are (1) cheating ourselves, since we are not living the life of an adopted Son and (2) cheating God. God is cheated out of the worship that he deserves and he is cheated since you are not living up to your potential to be His witness to others.