en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1629385 Comments by dorkboat http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/11/the-rarest-church-musician-of-all-time/#IDComment107774033 Many churches use organs. Many young musicians aspire to learn to play an organ. I've seen the coolest 18 year old with long hair ripping one of those bad boys up before. Just because many churches have turned into rock concerts doesn't mean that those of us that haven't are a rare breed. You just haven't been exposed. This post reminds me of when you talked about church hats. You just haven't been exposed to the other ways your brothers and sisters worship. Lets stop making fun of each other. Thu, 4 Nov 2010 13:00:37 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/11/the-rarest-church-musician-of-all-time/#IDComment107774033 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/10/3768/#IDComment102688490 I was worried people would think that. I truly just love the statement. I want to be chase after what is uncommon....a life set aside (holy) for the Lord. Be Blessed Today!! Wed, 6 Oct 2010 18:46:59 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/10/3768/#IDComment102688490 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/10/3768/#IDComment102650355 When we are honest, we see it. Most Christians I know start giving more and wanting less for themselves as they grow closer to Christ. They see their overeating as a drug addiction and feel great shame. They beat themselves up every time they lose their temper with their kids and their spouse. They feel helpless and hopeless when they realize that they tend to be selfish and slothful. They feel terrible that they don't have the desire to give like they should. It's soooo hard but these are "secret" sins that we think we are hiding from the world. We deal with them painfully alone. We shouldn't have to. It should be socially acceptable to talk about gluttony in church. It should be OK to say to the person next to you that you are afraid to let go of your money when God has asked you to give. It is really hard to tell your small group buddies that you are lazy and that your house is a wreck. But I promise. Christians are very .... very aware of the things that we may be too afraid to talk about. We don't think it's OK. We struggle silently. Wed, 6 Oct 2010 14:29:14 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/10/3768/#IDComment102650355 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/10/3768/#IDComment102637144 It's so easy to fall into the trap of looking at other people and their sins because it is so painful to look at our own. I use it in my marriage. "Honey look at how that woman treats her husband. Be happy that I don't do that" I use it as a parent. "Wow. That mom is a moron. I'm glad I at least don't do that!" It's just so much easier to look at someone else's sins than to look honestly at my own. It hurts. But really, when my eyes and heart are truly focused on Christ, I can't help but see myself for who I am. In spite of it all.....His. Wed, 6 Oct 2010 13:01:11 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/10/3768/#IDComment102637144 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/10/3768/#IDComment102635249 Oh I love that statement ..."chase after uncommon holiness" Thanks for sharing. Wed, 6 Oct 2010 12:51:01 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/10/3768/#IDComment102635249 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2008/10/caption-this-photo/#IDComment102532844 I think it's the shoes. Are those white tap shoes you are wearing? People are afraid of those you know. Tue, 5 Oct 2010 20:42:44 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2008/10/caption-this-photo/#IDComment102532844 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/desiring-chick-fil-a-more-on-sunday-than-any-other-day-of-the-week/#IDComment101699715 Bless your heart. My inlaws don't know about Chick Fil A either. The horror of going through life without such sweetness. It's a handicap really. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:59:25 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/desiring-chick-fil-a-more-on-sunday-than-any-other-day-of-the-week/#IDComment101699715 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/3728/#IDComment101200097 You know all of the cool worship leaders wear head mics now. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:25:53 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/3728/#IDComment101200097 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/2-words-that-are-shaping-culture-right-now/#IDComment99832709 Journeys happen one step at a time. It never happens in one moment and it shouldn't. I pray that you will look at what 's right about your ilfe and surrender all of the rest. Letting God change circumstances that you have surrendered is so hard, but the resuts are always beautiful. I bet if we talked in 20 years, the tapestry would be much clearer. BTW, I worked retail when I was younger and it taught me an awful lot about ministry. God uses any venue that you surrender to him. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:56:36 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/2-words-that-are-shaping-culture-right-now/#IDComment99832709 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/2-words-that-are-shaping-culture-right-now/#IDComment99639162 I lived in an area that I knew wasn't home for 7 years. I cried out to the Lord for help getting the house sold and knowing where to go. It was a struggle on more levels than I can explain. So when we finally moved to our dream home but more importantly our dream area in the mountains, we woke up to a very unsettling realization. We were still looking at ourselves in the mirror...along with all of our problems. The worry of where to live was out of the way but great sorrows and struggles that plagued us in other areas were still there....worse even. But then we had an opportunity to focus on what we could change and surrendering what we could not. Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:43:21 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/2-words-that-are-shaping-culture-right-now/#IDComment99639162 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/2-words-that-are-shaping-culture-right-now/#IDComment99623963 One of your Wenesday posts was about apples vs orchards. Sometimes I wonder if I found this blog just because I needed what was being said that One day. When I say "I am......but I .......", I am often eating an apple but I can see an orchard and I would really prefer to be walking through those beautiful branches. Other times, I am already in the garden but I can't see how awesome it is because I am being tempted with "different". Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:14:04 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/2-words-that-are-shaping-culture-right-now/#IDComment99623963 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/3672/#IDComment98912379 When our eyes are on ourselves instead of God we tend to focus on what we want or have wanted and not been given. Isn't it really about where your center is? When someone complains regularly about God not giving them what they want or about their life situation, aren't they really just shouting.."I Love Flesh and it's Not getting fed enough!" If someone is shouting about God's abundant prosperity without seeing the whole picture....they are often just saying "I deserve this and God has met my desires." Neither acknowledges the bigger picture. I find that I'm happiest when I pour myself out to God with whatever I have. Everything is still everything whether I am rich or poor. When I actually fool myself into believing that I deserve better or that I prosper in some way, I am running headlong into looking at my own flesh. That's the whole point of it...our eyes have to be on Him. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:12:25 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/3672/#IDComment98912379 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/3660/#IDComment98541499 I suppose that will be for my fellow small group family to decide. Can't wait! Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:26:50 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/3660/#IDComment98541499 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/3660/#IDComment98538656 See.....that's what I'm worried about. ....That *I* am the crazy person!!! :-/ Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:08:06 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/3660/#IDComment98538656 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/3660/#IDComment98538074 We are at a new church and small groups start tomorrow night. I have to admit I'm a nervous wreck!!!!! Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:05:43 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/3660/#IDComment98538074 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/max-lucado-proves-me-right/#IDComment98526763 I love how Mr. (awesomely helpful) Ramsey calls you one of the best young communicators that he's seen. I agree. I have to remind myself that you aren't much older. I believe that wisdom and the ability to communicate it come from the ability to be absolutely honest, surrender of your personal caves and a genuine interest in other people's experiences and points of view. You've got it! I think you have found a national platform all on your own, but your new job sets it on fire. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:23:19 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/max-lucado-proves-me-right/#IDComment98526763 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/how-do-you-deal-with-haters-online/#IDComment98257681 It's an important topic and your comments were respectful and inquisitive. They truly did not seem to be aimed at any particular person. Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:22:09 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/how-do-you-deal-with-haters-online/#IDComment98257681 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/how-do-you-deal-with-haters-online/#IDComment98254947 awww. I know it's hard. I promise....the grace and desire to pray for people who hurt us only comes from God. But when we surrender them to Him...it frees us too. I hope it gets better for you! Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:57:59 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/how-do-you-deal-with-haters-online/#IDComment98254947 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/how-do-you-deal-with-haters-online/#IDComment98212892 Thanks Fellow Georgian! Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:33:08 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/how-do-you-deal-with-haters-online/#IDComment98212892 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/how-do-you-deal-with-haters-online/#IDComment98212754 Good Point! I meant cursing someone out or some other outragous thing that brings people down. My pastor (who is awesome I might add) was talking about some silly thing and said "I didn't cuss .....................much" I fell out of my seat laughing. :-) Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:32:15 +0000 http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/09/how-do-you-deal-with-haters-online/#IDComment98212754