Doing Church - God's Way or Yours?
I should be doing something else right now, but my procrastination (and consequently this post) may give you something to think about... My husband and I attended a youth service last night and felt totally disconnected. Was it our age? Maybe, but there were quite a few other oldies who seemed to be enjoying themselves. Was it the loud, lively music to songs we didn't know? Maybe, but no one else seemed to be singing them either with confidence and gusto. Was it the lyrics? Well, they did seem rather focused on self and the little word "I". What about the prayers? I don't think so. Prayers are good, although these seemed a little repetitive, and I noticed that people were yawning and fidgeting. Then it must have been the message? Maybe it was supposed to instil awe at God's awesomeness, but somehow it didn't seem to succeed. I am tempted to ask... Where can I find churches that have great hearts instead of big budgets; who render service instead o...