Usually, when we think of the church in terms of a body, we think of a healthy body where each organ, limb, muscle, and so on is functioning perfectly. We think of how each member has a specific function, and uses his or her gifts to perform that function. And we assume that everything is in order….

The moment I accepted Christ, I became part of his body. But I must continually check to make sure I am a properly functioning part. And I must find other members of the body whom I can ask to hold me accountable, and with whom I can share both the joys and the frustrations of living in the body….

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