More church stuff

I was thinking again about what I really want in a church.

Now I know that I should make a difference in my mind between what God thinks of me and what the church thinks of me. Even though it's supposed to be the body of Christ, a church is really a miscellaneous collection of sinners, saints, etc., run by humans with their own political agendas. My knowledge doesn't help much. I still confuse the two voices. So when the church says, "We don't mind if you show up and sit here passively—just don't expect any relationship," there is more damage than a problem with an organization.

I guess that's my real problem. Some folks flop from church to church looking for the best product, much the way I flop from restaurant to restaurant. (Is the staff at this one friendly? Does the food arrive promptly? Is the dining room pleasant?) I just want more. I'm seeking the voice of a divine friend who has been absent from my life for a very long time.