tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135460222618425269.post1573830051806310701..comments2023-05-04T04:59:13.156-05:00Comments on Robinson Moments: Argument Starters:Can we be done?Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08397655335030545736noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135460222618425269.post-62128432926277798422010-06-04T10:38:08.720-05:002010-06-04T10:38:08.720-05:00Was there a discussion somewhere about not needing...Was there a discussion somewhere about not needing to worship God in song? How could I have missed that??<br />We worship God in many ways, as an overflow of a heart of gratitude. Singing is definitely one of the ways we worship God.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10657460163379486396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135460222618425269.post-39344686003694408352010-06-04T01:35:48.937-05:002010-06-04T01:35:48.937-05:00You definitely have me thinking more about some th...You definitely have me thinking more about some things I was already kicking around. I've been an usher at my church for a few years and have seen some things that I question, but follow because they are requested by the elders. Nothing wrong with what they ask necessarily (i.e. families with young kids sit in a certain section, etc.), just wonder about the biblicalness of some of it. It also hurts to know that some people never come back because of some of these things (like my own parents, though they have their own issues as well). <br /><br />Let me say that I do not go to a bad church. It is great in many ways like the singing (we sing contemporary <i>and</i> hymns - shocking, I know), the teaching is about 45 minutes straight from the bible every time, the discipleship, the caring, the evangelism, etc. It is not perfect or I could not go, but it is good.<br /><br />A recent event involved their Jr. High group (6th - 8th grade) that meets Wednesday evenings. My oldest just finished 5th grade and they had a meeting for the upcoming kids and parents. After a few minutes of introductions, they told the kids they could come up to the stage for the singing. As the band played the songs, I could not help but wonder - are we here to worship or for a concert? Most of these kids have not personally received Christ and they are there because their parents brought them. This is all just entertainment for them. It is this aspect that bothers me most about the segregation of the kids from the parents, and how children's ministry seems to run in general. Keep it fun, interesting, exciting, etc. so they keep coming and maybe Jesus will rub off on them. I don't get it. <br /><br />I blame a lot of this on the newtertainment of society, including Christians. (Newtertainment = Neutered in their thoughts and actions by the effect of too much "news" and entertainment)<br /><br />Reminds me of Isaiah when he says, "These people worship me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me...". People aren't thinking about worship when they sing (I'm generalizing here), they are just being entertained and enjoying the moment.<br /><br />I don't know that I'm actually contributing to your posts, but as I said, you got me thinking and just wanted to get some thoughts out there.Kretschmer Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687940511296621575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135460222618425269.post-10692609305494675262010-06-02T21:15:55.040-05:002010-06-02T21:15:55.040-05:00Great thoughts J - yes, singing is important to Go...Great thoughts J - yes, singing is important to God ... I think it's because He knows how He made us - emotional, expressive people who need to get the stuff on the inside of us out. So when we sing, our feelings, our faith becomes more real. So sing, shout, bow, clap, dance, hammer, etc. because it makes God happy to see us happy in Him.David Wellsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135460222618425269.post-57881153880194009662010-06-02T20:36:18.389-05:002010-06-02T20:36:18.389-05:00Just wanted to let you know that there is one othe...Just wanted to let you know that there is one other person that has been reading your blog! Like your sis-in-law, I have started to respond about 4 different times, but always hit the delete button because I think I had too much to say to just leave a comment and an in-person conversation would be more worthwhile. Anyway, I second her comment that it has been thought-provoking. I also like your new blog picture that includes you!!Jen Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135460222618425269.post-64574361142385549352010-06-02T19:06:51.037-05:002010-06-02T19:06:51.037-05:00Just so you know, I have both read and tried to co...Just so you know, I have both read and tried to comment on this blog series and I'm very interested in having this conversation, if we're together and are so moved. But I can't do it here, maybe on vacation. In person, I don't get to look over what I've typed and decide it's stupid and then hit delete. Maybe that's good. Maybe not. Whatever. That's the way it is. Anyway, know that you've started this arguement in my brain. And got me thinking more about the way I worship. Which is kinda your point anyway, I think. Feel free to move on if you like though.rodiemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473880333879206621noreply@blogger.com