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Comment on Trading spaces (church edition) by John Peek

John Peek — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:45:18 +0000

Real thought provoking! We THOUGHT that our Senior Adult class would be moved upstairs to a smaller room AFTER the new elevator was installed. We were READY, but the planners decided that we didn’t need to move.

I think SOMETIMES moves are made “Obama-style”…just for the sake of change. I liked YOUR comment, “But I’m definitely not a person who makes changes for the sake of change alone. ”

But, WHEN it accomplishes something positive, we certainly SHOULD welcome it!

Comment on Trading spaces (church edition) by Kay C.

Kay C. — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:45:18 +0000

Amen.
You are in my prayers.
Kay C.

Comment on 5 keys to connecting with guests by Garrick

Garrick — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:48:35 +0000

Wayne, I’m definitely in favor of everyone wearing name tags. I think one reason we tend to struggle with how to welcome and connect with guests is that we stop EXPECTING them. When we aren’t expecting them, we quit thinking like them. Then when guests show up, we don’t know how to act!

Comment on 5 keys to connecting with guests by Wayne Carter

Wayne Carter — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:09:27 +0000

Do you recommend name tags be used every Sunday, for all adult classes or just those that frequently have visitors? In my mind class members wouldn’t want to fool with these on a regular basis. I don’t think it’s a bad idea…just wondering what you had in mind.

Comment on My 10 Texas favorites by Greg Nazzal

Greg Nazzal — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:16:23 +0000

Garrick,

Love your article on Texas. I grew up in Longview and went to my first two years in Kilgore. At 16, I started roustabouting in the oil patch around Kilgore and Longview. One of my favorite sites, still today, is the derricks on the richest acre in Kilgore. Thanks for including it in your article. Is there any chance you would send me that photograph?

Thanks,

Greg Nazzal

Comment on A season of thanks by Garrick

Garrick — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:24:06 +0000

Marty, you said it well. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on A season of thanks by John Peek

John Peek — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:31:21 +0000

Sure made me HEAR that THANKS song, loud and clear!

Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks unto the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.

And now let the weak say, “I am strong,”
Let the poor say, “I am rich,
Because of what the Lord has done for us.”

THANKS for reminding us to BE MORE THANKFUL!

Comment on A season of thanks by marty

marty — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:39:45 +0000

there are truely so many things to be thankful for; family, health, friends, God’s Word, alone time, time together, etc.

But right now I am thankful for smiles and laughter. With these two, I know all else is going great. Besides, it is so easy to share with others.

Marty.

Comment on Thinking through Halloween by Karen

Karen — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:26:39 +0000

I love Halloween, my kids love Halloween, and I think we, as adults, have taken the joy out of it for our kids by overthinking it and being overly concerned about the dangers.

I am sad that so many people have chosen to “opt out” that when my kids trick-or-treat, there are very few neighbors that actually answer the door. I think it’s a great way for you to meet your neighbors and get to know them.

I will always remember the joy my son had when he was little, running from house to house so fast that we couldn’t keep up with him. Almost everyone was home and he collectied tons of candy. My daughter who is 5 years younger has never been able to experience that. Last year we walked our neighborhood for what seemed like hours and collected very little, and she was so sad.

Halloween is about the joy of dressing up, the joy of getting free candy, and the joy of running around the neighborhood with your friends.

I say we should set our fears aside and give Halloween back to our kids and lem them run wild, have fun, and scare their friends!

Comment on Thinking through Halloween by Garrick

Garrick — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:21:46 +0000

Good insights, Rachel. There are definitely lots of thoughts and opinions on this topic. And some opinions are quite strong, as you know. I think you make some good points. Thanks for taking time to chime in. This is always a fascinating topic of discussion.