Hello. I’m Mark, a recovering church addict.
“What is a church addict?” you ask. It means I was compulsively committed to getting my “fix” in the church by performing religious ritual and rhetoric to gain spirituality, security, and significance.
For most of 31 years, I had a very dysfunctional relationship with God and the Church. I used God and church people for selfish gain. I took much from them, and gave back very little. I was “hooked” on the need for roles, respect, and recognition in religious systems and institutions that were not fulfilling the real mission. These religious systems and institutions were often devoid of grace and gospel transformation, and emphasized self-righteousness, performance, and information. I “worshiped” the theology, ideals, and activity of the church, not the Christ of the Church.
Today, I am content with being a redeemed man, blessed husband, and proud daddy living in West Georgia.
I’ve chosen the blogosphere to chronicle my journey as a recovering church addict and restored Jesus follower.
