like a fire

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For a long time I have been on a crusade to change the perception of the church among teens and their families. The real change I desire is for them to see that we care more about them than about their attendance, money or lifestyle. To get their, I have often tried to start their change of perception with environment. I don’t want them to walk into a building that would look like a doctor’s office only very run down.

I thought that I was mostly alone in my views. Sure there are others who are doing this here and there, but few rarely commit to it and fewer actually do it well. That’s when I came across this company that is taking it places I never imagined. It really is design that inspires and tells stories. If you’ve never thought about how a building can be a testimony to faith or about how that is a big part of Christian heritage, then I encourage you to take a look at this site and these designs.

When all around has fallen your castle has been burned
You used to be a king here now no one knows your name
You live your life for honour, defender of the faith
But you’ve been crushed to pieces and no one knows your pain

Come, come lay your weary head be still my friend
Come, rise I’ll place my sword upon your shoulder
Come, rise with me

When tomorrow has been stolen and you can’t lift your head
And summer feels like winter your heart is full of stone
Though all your hopes have fallen your skin is now your only armour
Wear your scars like medals defender of the faith

Come, come lay your weary head be still my friend
Come, rise I’ll place my sword upon your shoulder
Come, come lay your faithful head, be still my friend
Come rise with me

Written by Martin Smith ©1995 Curious? Music UK