tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post6215614879453396115..comments2023-11-05T05:59:05.446-06:00Comments on The Greatest Mission Trip You'll Ever Take: Do You Fight On Your Way To Church?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-29887623890165663682008-11-10T20:52:00.000-06:002008-11-10T20:52:00.000-06:00Good post, and so thoughtful. I think it's importa...Good post, and so thoughtful. I think it's important what you said about we "get to go" not that "we have to go." It's a privilege. My Mum didn't instil that but the rest stuck, so it's ok :) I still laugh at our dragging ourselves to Church days. I grew up to be a fulltime devotee of the Lord, and though I didn't stay in the Christian tradition, it is my roots and gave me everything I needed to be where I am today.♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-24382749944641403872008-11-09T00:31:00.000-06:002008-11-09T00:31:00.000-06:00I have to say, Amen, to your suggestions. Great id...I have to say, Amen, to your suggestions. Great ideas! A few minutes' effort is really worth it.Jewel Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614039445924074306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-42338394443465668432008-11-08T20:40:00.000-06:002008-11-08T20:40:00.000-06:00Awesome ideas. It's amazing how easy it is for Sat...Awesome ideas. It's amazing how easy it is for Satan to steal our joy. I like the "kick in the pants" comment :)BPOTWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03571643840019096676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-52873130309326283562008-11-08T12:55:00.000-06:002008-11-08T12:55:00.000-06:00I think there are some good ideas here. I think t...I think there are some good ideas here. I think the point is that we need to prepare to go to church, not just go. This is something I struggle with, because I tend to roll out of bed just in time and then rush off to church.Ronnicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545460026004087995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-34003015372214690672008-11-08T02:04:00.000-06:002008-11-08T02:04:00.000-06:00What a great post! And sooo true...it's so clear t...What a great post! And sooo true...it's so clear that satan doesn't want us to go to church! He does this to us a lot...thanks for the reminders on how to kick satan to the curb and stay on track! :)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526129548370052853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-65414152988201806132008-11-07T17:30:00.000-06:002008-11-07T17:30:00.000-06:00Those are good tips. I think it is important to w...Those are good tips. I think it is important to worship as a family. I'll see about introducing her to the Pastor. To be honest I've never had a face to face conversation with him myself. It is a huge church about 3000+ attend on Sunday mornings. We're blessed to live down here in the Bible Belt. <BR/>We've moved often as well, but not so much since she's been old enough to remember. So my husband and I have enjoyed different churches around the country. I pray for her that God will give her a desire to be in "big church"<BR/>Thank you for your sweet response and ideas.<BR/>JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198238631600746173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-64269173474466407852008-11-07T16:38:00.000-06:002008-11-07T16:38:00.000-06:00Joy in the Burbs,Thanks so much for your candor. T...Joy in the Burbs,<BR/>Thanks so much for your candor. Transition is always hard, especially when there's either a cultural or tradition shift. <BR/><BR/>Our family has also experienced a variety of worship settings since we have found ourselves moving so many times, and not all of us enjoy the same kinds of worship. Our younger children and I tend to like the contemporary worship while my husband and oldest son enjoy more of the traditional. Right now we're attending a contemporary church, so my husband is 'biting the bullet' on this one :-(<BR/><BR/>When we did attend a more traditional church we tried to engage our children in service, study and fellowship opportunities and to get to know the pastoral staff more intimately. As a result, they felt more involved with the community of the church even though the music may not have been what they would have chosen for themselves. They loved the pastor, they loved their friends, they loved being part of the children's choir or service projects, so overall, they loved the church.<BR/><BR/>Just some thoughts.Deb Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08605384582913646368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-56590250950240410242008-11-07T16:08:00.000-06:002008-11-07T16:08:00.000-06:00This is a good post. I also deal with the "boring"...This is a good post. I also deal with the "boring" part of church with my 9 year old. I read the post on boring sermons. We have started attending the VERY traditional service at our church after a couple of years of casual rock band worship it's been a nice change for my husband and I. But my little one thinks it is Boring. She doesn't say her "r's" quite right. I wish you could hear the way she says it. Anyway, I've been allowing her to stay in kids worship for 2 straight hours hearing a re-peat the 2nd hour. I'm not sure if this is the thing to do, I'm hoping she will grow into it soon. I feel kind of stuck. I know I'm the mom, but I don't want church to be a struggle. I want her to enjoy going and learning.<BR/>JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198238631600746173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-63616005404104545382008-11-07T07:31:00.000-06:002008-11-07T07:31:00.000-06:00Kellan,It kind of puts things in perspective when ...Kellan,<BR/>It kind of puts things in perspective when we realize it may not be only our sinful flesh that's causing the chaos. But then it gives us impetus to strive against him, doesn't it?Deb Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08605384582913646368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-64360553973400584652008-11-06T22:32:00.000-06:002008-11-06T22:32:00.000-06:00Boy, I had my hand up in the air. I never thought...Boy, I had my hand up in the air. I never thought about all these great tips and reasons for the chaos we create ourselves on Sunday mornings - and we have our share of chaos and fights around here. Thanks for the great tips and post!<BR/><BR/>KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-71702675996864184842008-11-06T10:22:00.000-06:002008-11-06T10:22:00.000-06:00Thanks Lynn, I know what you mean. Kids are a bles...Thanks Lynn, I know what you mean. Kids are a blessing, but let's keep moving forward, right? ;-) Thanks for stopping by.Deb Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08605384582913646368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859047238380536862.post-76695437487434982932008-11-06T10:00:00.000-06:002008-11-06T10:00:00.000-06:00Great post, Deb! Super suggestions. Makes me wish ...Great post, Deb! Super suggestions. Makes me wish mine were little again...no...wait! I take that back! LOL! You always offer great suggestions. Be encouraged to keep it up! Blessings...Lynnlynnmosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150393635514942267noreply@blogger.com