To church or not to church that is the question.

Yes, I'm a nerd who just edited a Shakespeare line for my own benefit, but the line stands as is. To church or not to church is a question many 21st century Christians are asking themselves, and honestly I have been in this boat myself. To not church seems to be the most popular answer as those around us feel they don't need organized religion to still believe, and while that is true, I'm going to have to argue that there are so many benefits one receives just from attending church.

1. You form the best of friends with people a variety of ages.

Seriously this cannot be a more true statement. Some of the best people I have ever met have been in a church setting.

2. You have the ability to get recharged every week among fellow believers.

There have been times that I absolutely did not want to go to church because of situations going on in my life, but I have forced myself to go, and it's made a tremendous difference. The sour mood I was once in was gone, and I felt recharged.

That also being said, the weight of the world can weigh down on you, so being among those who understand your love for Jesus is truly amazing.

3. The songs..

Maybe this is just me, but I really love getting my Jesus music on (yes, even the hymns!). I'm super lame, I know, but y'all get me.

4. Babies.

Uh, does this one really need explaining? Babies are literally the most precious humans on Earth, and I will love every one of them until they all die...Aka grow up, which I will still love them when they're big people. Creepy much? Eh. It's just the truth.

5. Knowing you're loved no matter what.

In every church that I have ever gone to, I have felt that I'm loved no matter the situation. This is the best feeling in the world, and something that I haven't gotten in other situations.

So, if you're one of those Christians who are putting Jesus over the church, remember that the church has its benefits too. Oh, and Jesus loves the church, so you should too.

-A.