“What I Love About the Church” by Steve Tucker, Guest Writer

Posted by Chris Gallagher on Sep 9, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

What an honor to be included on this list of very special people to contribute to this topic. 

First, I must be honest.  When considering this question, I found myself wandering in answers to the contrasting question, “What I hate about the Church?”  It was a struggle.  It’s not something I am fond of, but at times I find myself critical of others.  Most of these thoughts had to do with problems and frustrations I had with people since we all know that people are what make up the church.  People, with all their problems and struggles, pride and prejudices, greed and selfishness, are still the church. 

Which is what I find odd when what I truly love about the church are the people.

The church I love meets in a building on Sunday, meets in a restaurant and prays over people.  The church I love gets together on ball fields, at campgrounds in the black hills or even across the world wide web.  It exists in every place imaginable, in many different forms.

The church I love loves people.  They care for one another. They love one another because that is what they are, loved.  Despite all the imperfections, love can withstand and conquer all our own hang-ups.

I love the church because:  it’s people engaged in some marvelous fellowship at a Sunday potluck.  It’s people who have never met sending flowers to someone they have never met because he just lost his dad.  It’s people who feed and love people who have absolutely nothing in a third world country.  It’s people filled with love from the Spirit of God.

What do I love about the church?  The people.

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About Steve Tucker:

Steve lives with his lovely wife Rachel and four energetic kids on a secluded farm in SW Nebraska.  He farms wheat, corn, millet and sunflowers.  Steve has a wonderful sense of humor which he attributes to the hours spent alone on a tractor. He passes this time by listening to several preachers’ podcasts.  He enjoys reading thoughts of his favorite bloggers on several internet sites.  Steve is not your typical farmer. He has an inner geekiness and likes to use the latest technology. He serves as the Fire Chief and EMT for his community.  In his spare time he trains firefighters for the state of Nebraska. 

Steve is also a member of the Ogallala Church of Christ.  He loves teaching the Gospel and often helps fill in for preachers in the area.  His uniqueness and unorthodox style all contribute to his inability to be normal.  His motto is, “Who made that rule?”

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Personal Note:

I thank Steve for taking time to express his love for the church. From the first time I talked to Steve I could he has a large heart for others. Talking with Steve is always encouraging as he will challenge you to think and become an inspiration to others.

Thanks again Steve for taking time.

Chris