The Voice of the Empty Pew

[531 words] Each day when I leave my home, I don’t get too far down the road before I start missing my wife and children. As we age, we all are going our separate ways, but each time I leave my family, I can’t wait to see them again! Upon departure, I anxiously want to see their faces and hear their voices because of the love we have for one another and the support we enjoy. I transfer these feelings to the church and when we are in each other’s presence for worship, class, or work we are doing together. When Sundays are over, I’m ready to see everyone again. When Wednesday is complete, I can finish the week strong because of feeding on God’s Word and the comfort I have in knowing I have brothers and sisters in Christ that I can lean on because of our fellowship. “Church…