I mean the Church never changed directions people schismed or fell into heresy. I go to what is the Church, the one I attend being the Coptic Orthodox Church which was founded by St. Mark. We don't do the flashy fire and brimstone preaching our Saints made things like St. Basil the Great who made the Basiliad which was a hospital for the sick and a community for others. The Church is known as a Hospital and God is the Great Physician we take those who are hurt, sick, and lost. Christ didn't come for those who were righteous but the sinners you don't need a doctor if you are well.

I absolutely love being Orthodox, I suffered so much, I struggle so much as well but the Church is there for me my priest is there for me, if it wasn't for the community and relationship I have I never would have stuck to being Christian. I am pushed every day by my priest to keep up my prayers, keep reading the Bible, and making sure I attend Divine Liturgy. All this ways are how my relationship with God grows by participating in a life with Him.