tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16818808.post116102202645511346..comments2023-10-16T05:20:27.672-05:00Comments on the Contender: worshipEJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10885830096757444438noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16818808.post-1161453567187001722006-10-21T12:59:00.000-05:002006-10-21T12:59:00.000-05:00Considering the fact that the Holy Spirit dwells w...Considering the fact that the Holy Spirit dwells within every believer, the most important thing in worshipping God is a sincere heart--not fine gold and jewels (or a decked-out place of worship). And if you think that a steeple would make our church look more "churchy", then you should know that we removed this summer due to the rotten wood in the bell tower--which is being fixed and will be replaced. Maybe that would help your perspective a little.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16818808.post-1161346726423042892006-10-20T07:18:00.000-05:002006-10-20T07:18:00.000-05:00I am refering to your place of worship, it looks l...I am refering to your place of worship, it looks like a house, that is no sacred place to worship God. You should at the very least have a small chapel, but it doesn't really matter I guess for a Prot, because you do not have the real presence of Christ where you worship, unlike the Catholics, we can go into any Catholic church day or night and see the physical body and blood of our lord.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859506678277376581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16818808.post-1161314881568744842006-10-19T22:28:00.000-05:002006-10-19T22:28:00.000-05:00what in the world are you talking about, Michael? ...what in the world are you talking about, Michael? Don't you have a building where you meet for church? Again, what in the world are you talking about? You told me I should think before I type. Perhaps you should take your own advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16818808.post-1161309016962163082006-10-19T20:50:00.000-05:002006-10-19T20:50:00.000-05:00is this the same church that is in someones baseme...is this the same church that is in someones basement? I didn't know that Christ liked the be praised in a closet.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859506678277376581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16818808.post-1161031666182935212006-10-16T15:47:00.000-05:002006-10-16T15:47:00.000-05:00This is so true, EJ. I sometimes wish that I coul...This is so true, EJ. I sometimes wish that I could sit in a secluded area at church during the time when we sing just so that I do not get distracted and lose sight of the fact that I am there to sing my praises to God alone. Although, I know that we are there as a body of believers to worship together. And that worship is not only to sing, but to pray, and to learn about Scripture together. I am so thankful that we go to a church that does not get caught up in the music and make it all about the ones performing, I know I would have a hard time offering my praise to God if I am watching a "good show." It has been a blessing to attend our church now for 5 years and watch it grow and change, but never lose sight of the fact that the church is there to preach the truth and be a gathering place for Christians to fellowship and build one another up while praising God and bringing glory to God alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com