Church buildings and denominations exist, but the church is

not about bricks and mortar – the church is about people. Jesus’

“bride” isn’t a building; it’s us. The song, “I am the church – you are

the church – we are the church together” has it right. With all our

limitations and flaws, the church is doing many amazing things

around the world. Paul wrote some letters to churches and people

in his day. They had issues, too, because people always have

problems. This week’s readings reflect on some of the joys and

concerns the Apostle Paul shared with the churches he pastored.

He’s furious with the Galatians (short time to say hello and a long

time to say goodbye) and exuberant with the Philippians.