tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post4108823516748824341..comments2024-03-18T02:16:23.457-05:00Comments on Tucker Up: How Christianity Is Evolving Within Our CultureSarah Tuckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342898150326569953noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-88421380270871884672013-08-19T15:18:52.025-05:002013-08-19T15:18:52.025-05:00Maybe I'm in the minority - but I don't ca...Maybe I'm in the minority - but I don't care when or why people go to Church... THEY'RE THERE! Churches have to change to stay relevant and attract the lost... if that means looking like a mall or having a Starbucks inside, who cares! It's getting people through the door. Whatever the reason they decided to come, at least they're there! <br /><br />I think it's awesome if they're posting scripture REGARDLESS of the reason they're doing so - because THEY'RE POSTING SCRIPTURE! Does it hurt their personal testimony if they're posting a Bible verse one minute and posting a drunk pic the next - of course... but I don't doubt the power of God's Word and believe that that verse could STILL speak to someone who needs to hear it, regardless of what was posted before or after it. <br /><br />More power to people with tattoos that have a Christian message behind them - because that tattoo could spur a conversation with someone who doesn't know Christ! Who are we to knock ANYONE down for posting scripture, attending church or getting a tattoo associated with their faith?!?! <br /><br />Unfortunately, I think that it's views like the ones you've expressed that have TOTALLY turned people off to church. I hate hypocrisy as much as the next person (duh!) and think that if you have a true and deep relationship with Christ your actions will reflect that... but who are we to condemn the actions of people who are on their way to figuring that all out. I think that instead of knocking them for being "Chreasters" we should be reaching out, inviting them on a regular basis, etc... but I can't really blame them for not wanting to come when it's opinions like this that are waiting for them when they get there.<br /><br />How about "liking" someone's scripture post on FB, inquiring about the meaning behind a tattoo or inviting someone to take their faith to a deeper level AFTER a service at a mega/cool church through a community/small group.<br /><br />I'm definitely not trying to "stir the pot", but would HATE for someone reading your blog think that all Christians have this view point. Isn't the ultimate goal to win people over for Christ? I don't think that condemning people for not being "Christian enough" is the way to do that. <br /><br />FYI - I DO attend a church I LOVE (what you might even call a "mega church" hahaha) and have been a Christian for many many years. I've found that the BEST way to encourage people in their faith is to lead out by example.<br /><br />Love that you're starting a conversation about Faith... but am afraid this post may have left a sour taste in a lot of "seekers" mouths. Andrea - Momfessionalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341699248973290219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-75134210220540018302013-08-15T21:35:52.878-05:002013-08-15T21:35:52.878-05:00Preaching it sister friend!! Love everything you m...Preaching it sister friend!! Love everything you mentioned, and I love that you are my sister in Christ. Now when is our coffee date for challenging conversations?? Why didn't TXSC have more days!!!?! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14992041658918842704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-57669847268350967982013-08-15T15:15:39.675-05:002013-08-15T15:15:39.675-05:00Love this! & In reference to people who only ...Love this! & In reference to people who only go to church at Christmas & Easter... My childhood priest once referred to them as "Chreasters". It made for a funny little joke but, was meant to bring light to those who think that's ok & "being a Christian".Shayna @ The Fancy Yanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037030115310582105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-12682702849090616062013-08-15T12:30:29.300-05:002013-08-15T12:30:29.300-05:00I agree - you maintain friendships, family, marria...I agree - you maintain friendships, family, marriage through relationship and hard work, why is your faith any different?Sarah Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788906779387572277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-47694978892315289842013-08-15T11:57:23.205-05:002013-08-15T11:57:23.205-05:00I'm so glad you posted this. sometimes I see ... I'm so glad you posted this. sometimes I see this in blogs, shouting about christianity one day the next talking about being drunk and never wanting to get married and just flamboyantly breaking God's laws. I know these people are still loved by God very deeply, but it does make me sad to see. they are missing out on so much. that relationship is so vital in good times and bad. Suzzie Vehrshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759254450737337596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-39536145599893425402013-08-15T11:23:10.951-05:002013-08-15T11:23:10.951-05:00This is a great post! Thank you for sharing. I thi...This is a great post! Thank you for sharing. I think the whole "mega church" aspect has made church seem cooler. People go to church to be entertained, not to worship. That being said, I do think in many respects being a Christian and going to church is actually NOT seen as very cool anymore. At least that's what it seems like to me. There's a double standard for many people and a hated of conservative leanings, and it's something that is going to make standing up for Christ more and more difficult. (Ha. Didn't mean to write this much! This is something I'm passionate about too.)The Lady Okiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564500072787127882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-69803621606016928222013-08-15T10:59:12.390-05:002013-08-15T10:59:12.390-05:00Great post Sarah! Loved it and you expressed truth...Great post Sarah! Loved it and you expressed truth so well.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272445892662723437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-89701019927619374532013-08-15T10:56:22.911-05:002013-08-15T10:56:22.911-05:00Love this Sarah. And absolutely am obsessed with t...Love this Sarah. And absolutely am obsessed with that beautiful picture. We are actually still struggling to find our 'church home' up here in Cleveland, but still try to lead a life that He would be proud of and do the right things.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16445845152884940273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-15071750848414843652013-08-15T10:43:02.619-05:002013-08-15T10:43:02.619-05:00Great post, Sarah!! You're 100% right, and it...Great post, Sarah!! You're 100% right, and it's very well said.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200080391601285593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-59413734843680471562013-08-15T10:33:07.654-05:002013-08-15T10:33:07.654-05:00Truth, my friend:)Truth, my friend:) Maddie~The Whimsy Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11732317583716160010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-33250272164494861172013-08-15T10:18:45.824-05:002013-08-15T10:18:45.824-05:00wow, great post Sarah. seriously. I think everyone...wow, great post Sarah. seriously. I think everyone has a different view of the church and Christianity and we should be open to change, that's the christian thing to do. i do get irritated with some people sometimes and constantly posting things on facebook and kind of "lording" it over me. Helene in Betweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734694540206484285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-59821743584252521982013-08-15T10:12:03.477-05:002013-08-15T10:12:03.477-05:00I have a friend who currently "flipped the sw...I have a friend who currently "flipped the switch" and is posting daily bible quotes on fb because his friend just passed away. Not that I don't mind them but its like all of a sudden. This post is soo true!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248935374379919175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-77563372928655859592013-08-15T09:27:12.198-05:002013-08-15T09:27:12.198-05:00Thank you! Thank you! This is a great post, Sarah!...Thank you! Thank you! This is a great post, Sarah! I totally agree with everything you said!Anna @ The Things I'm Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214270174284979440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-34606844877971737902013-08-15T08:43:11.422-05:002013-08-15T08:43:11.422-05:00Preach, sister! Love that you are so strong in you...Preach, sister! Love that you are so strong in your faith and can share it with your readers. SO on point! Diana @ wonderfully made.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13213440124434753757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035260473590038049.post-85126058434001530392013-08-15T08:21:11.394-05:002013-08-15T08:21:11.394-05:00Thank you for your post, your statements ring true...Thank you for your post, your statements ring true!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598703619628539321noreply@blogger.com