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Letters June 15, 2009 This coming Sunday is Father’s Day. I really am amazed at how much smaller Father’s Day festivities are in comparison to Mother’s Day. I know most probably think that it really is a no brainer—Moms care more about that kind of thing so it’s perfectly natural. The reality is that I adored my dad. He taught me how a man should work, and how a man should conduct himself with others. He also taught me that you can truly be a man yet be moved by simple things. My dad taught me that a man who loves his wife and children and treats them special is a man who cares about the treasures God has given him. My dad was a true treasure in and of himself…I miss him immensely and every year on Father’s Day I am saddened that he is no longer here for me to talk to and to spend time with. So, my advice to all of you whose father’s are still alive—cherish them, love them, and appreciate them because life is truly sometimes too short. Re: “About
dressing up for church” I wholeheartedly
agree that Jesus was lowly, meek, and mild. He did not care
at all about social status and the like. But here is another school of thought on the ‘dressing up for church’ issue: I always feel
like we should wear our best to church because God deserves our
very best! He is the King and we should dress as best as we
have, never putting others down for not doing likewise, but we should
show our utmost respect and awe for Him by taking the time to ‘dress
up’. When we dress casual, our attitudes also become ‘casual’.
Even in the work force studies have shown that when management gave
liberty to ‘dress down’ ... work production suffered because of
the ‘laid back, casual attitude’ of the employees. At our church,
we always tell folks we don’t care what they wear; just come.
We’re growing and before long, new folks tell of how God blessed
them with ‘church clothes’ and how thrilled they are with it!
Children also
learn invaluable lessons about “putting God first” when they stop
their play to come in and ‘get ready’ to go to His house of prayer. No condemnation,
friend ... just another opinion on the matter! Sherry Coffman,
Indiana Moving...Brilliant. © 2009, ninetyandnine.com ---------- |
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