tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101028800995433163.post5767631289314339676..comments2023-05-25T04:56:03.942-07:00Comments on Eaten Alive: Confessions....Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05515030663618274693noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101028800995433163.post-74280623894676151022011-03-20T20:35:25.210-07:002011-03-20T20:35:25.210-07:00All I know is what is most important is connecting...All I know is what is most important is connecting with God. Have you prayed for an answer? I believe if you ask with all your heart, he will give you an answer. ((HUGS))Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101028800995433163.post-45085811763778534472011-03-20T19:20:40.785-07:002011-03-20T19:20:40.785-07:00I love the line you wrote "I need the boost i...I love the line you wrote "I need the boost it gives my spirit." Love Wendy's idea to give both another try. I will pray that you and your husband find the best fit for your family.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818861980843167968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101028800995433163.post-11373754556832413472011-03-20T12:55:40.651-07:002011-03-20T12:55:40.651-07:00Such a tough issue for you to work through and thi...Such a tough issue for you to work through and this one can't be one that you agree to disagree on becuase that has been what has kept you away from church. Both of your spiritual needs need to be met for a church to fit your family. I will be praying for you that you find the right fit. I do like Wendy's suggestion 3-6 weeks should give you a good feel for each one and if it meets your needs as a family. Good luck!Heidi =)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03050944024956869185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101028800995433163.post-85194942069491346662011-03-20T12:52:28.908-07:002011-03-20T12:52:28.908-07:00I was going to say the same as Wendy. Spend more t...I was going to say the same as Wendy. Spend more time at both. Maybe your husband will come around and agree with you, or maybe you'll change your mind.<br /><br />I know this is tough. All the best to you!Heidi / D-Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203534776909805264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101028800995433163.post-47992370637980320092011-03-20T03:42:24.098-07:002011-03-20T03:42:24.098-07:00I suck in this department Cindy. I have felt some...I suck in this department Cindy. I have felt somewhat disconnected from "formal religion" since my parents split when I was 12. My Dad was a Catholic, so my upbringing to that point was attending the Catholic Church...then...the divorce...and my mom says...."You guys are now Methodist"....I was confused. I felt a bit torn on organized religion from that point on. I do recognize the sense of "community" that it provides. I have gotten that from so many other aspects of my life though. I am a big believer in God and in Goodness...I don't, however, feel compelled to formally "worship" anywhere. I hope you don't think any less of me for this comment. xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101028800995433163.post-10736802814483646852011-03-19T22:03:33.705-07:002011-03-19T22:03:33.705-07:00Can you meet with the pastor to explain your feeli...Can you meet with the pastor to explain your feelings? He might be able to explain his statement from a viewpoint you may not have thought of?<br /><br />Perhaps you could agree to attend one church for 6 weeks and then attend the other church for 6 weeks? That will give you a solid amount of time to evaluate the children's programs, and better understand the pastor's sermon style.<br /><br />Attending church as a family is a VERY important foundation for our family. That being said, it took us many, many years to find a church that we felt connected to. <br /><br />We went through a church-split several years ago, and it was VERY difficult. We missed the pastor that left, and longed for the worship experiences we had before everything changed. <br /><br />We became complacent.<br /><br />As a result, our marriage struggled and things felt unsettled in our home. I completely relate to what you guys are going through and I pray you're able to find the solution that facilitates your spiritual growth soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704298016041843194noreply@blogger.com