Last year, I found myself standing at the foot of a familiar staircase, caught between hesitation and hope. But as soon as I stepped through those doors, any doubts faded away. I was welcomed with open arms—friendly smiles, kind words, and a sense of belonging that felt like coming home.
Since that day, I have witnessed the incredible dedication of the church community I have rejoined. Everyone gives so much of themselves to create a vibrant place of connection and support. Their kindness has truly inspired me to get involved in meaningful ways.
I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful group of people—a place where faith, friendship, and service come together. It's a reminder of how powerful a supportive community of faith can be.
Have you ever experienced a similar sense of belonging in a community?
What does 'coming home' feel like to you?"
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I'm glad you found your home with the people, the humans, in the church, but I think if you're gonna want to get back to your real home, when you leave the flesh, you're gonna have to delete this site and this lifestyle. What's going on here is called fornication and if you're married and engaging in the swinger thing, that's called adultery. But even if you haven't acted on it, just thinking about it makes us fornicators and adulterers, because the way God sees it, there's no difference between thoughts and actions because this isn't the real reality to him. It's like that simulation theory "matrix" thing from his point of view. Now, you could repent, of course, that's why Jesus was crucified, but repenting means you mean it and you've had a genuine change of heart and you change your behavior. Can't just say it and it'll be done, can't lie to God. I probably sound like a hypocrite since I'm on this site too, but I don't care. I don't care about anything anymore since I lost my wife and if she ain't in heaven because she died in the act of sin (fentanyl overdose) and can't repent for that because she's dead, what the hell do I want to be there for? It ain't heaven to me as far as I'm concerned if she ain't there. Anyway, I hope the church helps you get away from this stuff. There could still be hope for you to have happiness for eternity. God bless.
@GivinNoFux I’m sorry for the pain you’ve experienced, and I hope you find peace and healing.
I believe faith and community can coexist with the other aspects of my life.
Wishing you comfort and clarity as you navigate your own path.
I am happy for you to have found a place that feels like home. Especially after what sounds like you having been away for a while.
I am not sure I ever have had that sense of belonging. As to what feels like coming home to me; Coming home is what it feels like to have Diane in my life. She said it first. That I was home to her and when she did I realized that she was home to me.
Sending you big caring hugs.
@justskin1 Thank you for sharing such a beautiful sentiment. It’s moving to hear how Diane has brought that sense of home and belonging into your life. That kind of connection is truly special, and I’m so happy you’ve found it with each other.
I miss my old church. It was my spiritual home. I pray to one day find a new spiritual community. It will feed my soul
Hugs!!
@PonyGirl1965 It sounds like your old church held a very special place in your heart, and I hope you find a new spiritual community that brings you the same sense of connection and fulfillment.
Wishing you strength and peace as you continue your journey. Hugs to you as well!
I'm happy for you! If it weren't for the believing in god part, I'd be 100% into church... as it is, I'm trying to find my "home" in golf and social groups.
@TicklePlease “Finding home” is unique for each of us. I hope your communities bring you connection and happiness in your journey.
I don't recall the last time I felt I had "come home" but I'm glad to know you have felt this feeling.
@resant78 Thank you for your kind words. I hope that, in time, you’ll find a place or moment that brings you that same sense of belonging and comfort.
Never felt that feeling with any church but had aspects of several faith communities over the years that I've belonged to that had bits and pieces of it. I'm glad you found a church home. Connections with others make life more livable.
@CL_Love Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s wonderful that you’ve found aspects of connection in different faith communities over the years. I can understand how meaningful those bits and pieces can be.
After stepping away from my own church for several years, I felt the time was right to return—and it’s been an incredibly fulfilling experience.
Wishing you continued moments of connection and belonging in your journey!
Wonderful you have found a place that you feel at home.
@1salesman3 Thank you for your kind words. It truly means a lot to have found a place where I feel at home.
Probably my most sense of community was in a football team or with my work colleagues on being inspected.
I've largely lost my sense of coming home since my parents died.
@spunkycumfun It sounds like your experiences with teamwork and shared purpose brought a strong sense of connection and belonging.
Losing that feeling of 'coming home' after the passing of your parents is understandable—grief has such a profound impact on our lives. I hope that you find new spaces or communities that bring you comfort and connection.
So glad your feeling at home in the new church you joined, and I hope it continues to inspire and keep you feeling at home. It's always good to be around good people and friends.
I hope your Monday is a momentous start to your week..
@Tmptrzz Feeling at home has been such a blessing. Yesterday, I spent several hours, sorting through the non-perishable food we have received thus far for our Easter Food Drive.
Surrounding ourselves with good people and friends makes all the difference, doesn’t it?
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead full of inspiration and happiness.
I've been involved in a wide variety of associations over the years: Boy Scouts, church choirs, school committees and other groups of like-minded people. It always felt good to get together and contribute.
Lately, I've become more of a hermit. I should get out there. Thanks for the reminder.
@Paulxx001 sharing! It’s good to hear about your past involvement in so many meaningful groups—you’ve clearly made a positive impact in the communities you’ve been part of.
I think we all go through phases of being less social, and it’s okay to take the time we need for ourselves. But if getting back out there feels like the right step for you, I hope you find new ways to connect that bring you joy and fulfillment.
Wishing you the best on your journey.
I'm glad that I don't feel alone here. I was brought at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. I was an altar boy for a very long time something I enjoyed very much. Like most I strayed from the church in my college years. I returned after my father passed away. I went every Sunday with my mom and felt an inner peach. When my mom passed away I continued to go and slowly stopped. Why I don't know I live with in 10 minutes from there. I now go once a year and I am not ashamed to admit that as I always feel better for going. Most of the people I've known all of my life. It's just a matter of getting off my lazy ass and going. I am very spiritual but I still lack something in my life. I know what that is and thank you for reminding me of that. To be honest with you I often wonder if I belong on this site because I don't believe in some of the things people do. Thank you for posting this many hugs!!
@MrRareity Thank you for sharing your journey and reflections. It’s clear that your connection to St. George and your faith has been a significant and meaningful part of your life. It’s inspiring to hear how even visiting once a year brings a sense of peace and connection for you.
I believe that faith and spirituality are deeply personal, and it’s okay to engage with them in ways that resonate with your heart.
I am glad this post reminded you of what’s meaningful in your life, and I hope it serves as a gentle encouragement to explore that further.
That is one of my favorite hymns. I had it played at my dad's funeral. I want it played at mine.
@CL_Love I can see how it holds a special place in your heart. It’s a testament to its power that it brought comfort at your dad’s funeral and that it resonates with you so deeply. I heard it played at a friend’s father’s funeral. Tears start to flow as soon as I hear the opening bars.
Wishing you peace as you carry your memories and the hymn’s message with you.