Welcome to For Salt and Light, the grassroots church place where we look into the mirror of God's word to define and zoom in on the church, particularly the local assembly, with clear eyes, no filters, no screens, no blinders, no shades. Our goal is to touch on everything church, understanding that all local churches are not created equal, and that one local church does not fit all. Everyone has an interpretation, a perspective, a call, a part to play. Moreover, God has wonderfully and dynamically fitted us all into His Church and calls us His own, The Body of Christ. Let's get to it

 

A cup and an open book on the table

Why people do not attend church

Posted: July 6, 2021

Too far away from home. Had never been to any church. Don’t know anyone that goes to church. Don’t have appropriate attire for church. Don’t understand the bible. Feel condemned. Don’t feel welcomed. Don’t have anyone to go with. Don’t trust preachers. Don’t like preaching. Don’t have extra time to attend church. Prefer to conveniently…

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Reasons people attend church

Posted: July 6, 2021

An innate passion to worship God the Father, and  the Lord Jesus with other believers, accompanied by inner promptings to hear what God is saying. To earnestly keep the faith. To receive God’s favor and blessings. Gut feeling it is the right and moral thing to do. To stay on the right path. For instructions…

The church

Posted: October 16, 2018

Body of Christ, Bride of Christ, Household of Faith, Salt of the earth, Light of the world, Temple of God. These are some of the names mentioned in the scriptures for the people of God, the church. These terms innately reflect the diverse imagery that God chose to define His people. These terms clearly depict…