I've always enjoyed looking at church buildings. Recently a whole market of church architects and builders has emerged with dozens of companies competing to build the "perfect" church building.
Some have stages and technical systems that rival a New York theaters. Others have children's spaces that are comparable with a trip to Disney. Still other churches boast of a community centers, multiple gymnasiums, and even fitness centers for their congregation.
Just about the time I'm salivating with envy I'm also reminded about setting where I worshiped in Haiti. Sure it's a different culture - I understand that, but it was really, really simple. They were very joyful as they worshiped too. No coffee, no sound systems, no water wall in the lobby - just benches, some windows, and a place out back to "do your business."
Then I read today's passage that illustrates the building plans for the Temple. Talk about ornate! Everything is very detailed and there is a lot of gold. Is this okay? I guess it has to be since it was commissioned by God himself. Is it different because the Ark of the Covenant was to be housed in the Temple? I don't really know. All I know is that this tension between high quality buildings and simple buildings always give me fits!
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