I struggle with this a lot. I really, really desire to be in a church/community setting with fellow believers and to have that fellowship. But at the same time, any church that I've tried to become involved in...I've just felt stifled. I haven't felt challenged. I haven't felt like it's a place where I can truly express my thoughts, feelings and beliefs about God and religion in general. I've always felt as if I have to walk on eggshells to avoid offending people. 

And that isn't the church experience I want or need. Where is the balance? To me, it isn't really beneficial to me if I can't fully express myself. At the same time, I feel like I'm not getting anywhere on my own. I guess I just need to find that one special church where I can truly feel like I belong. But until then? I have no idea. 

Thanks for the post! It gave me food for thought.