Not out of routine… but relationship

So often as Christians, we can find ourselves going to the house of God on muscle memory equating attendance with faithfulness. But one of the greatest revelations I’ve had after stepping away from a well-structured religion and community is this:

Intentionality is everything.

Our walk with Christ was never meant to be built on habit alone, but on heartfelt connection.

As a family, we made the decision that going to church wouldn’t just be a weekly event. While we love it and it fills our cup.

we also want to cultivate something deeper a spiritual life that’s alive and real, even in the quiet mornings at home.

This morning, Tuscany came to me with something she'd been reflecting on, a hand-written sheet titled “God’s Love” that she created to turn to in moments of uncertainty.
No one told her to do it. No obligation. Just a genuine desire to connect with the Lord.

Then, her 7-year-old sister asked, “Can you show me how to do this?”

That’s the kind of faith I pray for, not performed, but formed within. Not from duty, but desire.

It reminds me of Jesus' words in Matthew 6:6

"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."

I’m so thankful we chose to walk differently.
To listen to the small inner voice.
To break patterns not out of rebellion, but to follow Jesus organically, where He’s not just in the church building, but in our everyday moments…
In our living room.
In the hearts of our children.
In the quiet morning light.

This is what it means to be the Church.