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Oops,
Readers!
Today we bring you a 140-word misplaced and forgotten conundrum (GASP!), of which we were gently
reminded.
(We are thankful for gentle
readers. Didn't know if we had ever mentioned that.)
But enough of the nicey-nice--it's time to get down.
Dear Mik-Chiks,
When we moved recently, we visited a church very close to our house on the second Sunday in. We went for a couple weeks and were invited to a Thanksgiving get-together, so we kept going through December just because people were so nice to us, being new and all. They took an active interest in us, especially since there aren't many younger couples. Now they'd like for us to join/get involved. Although we like the church for being close and friendly, we'd still like to visit other churches and see if there's one with a better fit for us, with a theological approach which doesn't leave us cringing quite so often. They are orthodox, even if teaching is sometimes me-centered, depending on who's speaking. Are we ungrateful? Should we stay because no church is perfect and we're being nitpicky?
Signed, NOT Church Hoppers
(address & signature not included in word count)
Dear NOT
Church Hoppers, (salutation and signature not included in word count)
Let's see if
we've got this. . .
Two spring
chickens flew into a church fling
friendly
folks but their orthodoxy's more a "me" thing
tried a test
fit yet it wasn't a poppin'
now God's birdies
wanna do a non-hoppin'
Does that sum
it up?
Hmmm. . .
MikChiks filed
their nails did some deliberatin'
back and
forth a little like debatin'
yams and
stuffing had caused you to linger
but there wasn't
no commitment no ring on the finger
Finely settled
in--but needed the gestation
give thanks
to this awesome congregation
want to
explore your unexplored surrounding
don't want to
hurt or be like cads--confounding
Yo, they'll be
cool, the bridge will be remainin'
as you knock-about
alert for His refrainin'
blessings to
you—time to wrap up this rappin'
conundrum's done,
four lips are just a flappin'.
Readers?
You're too fly for us not to dig you.
LMad (from
the block)
Wiki-wiki-wiki-wiki...WORD to your mother! :-)
ReplyDeleteLisa and Maddie, your talents know no bounds! And in the mix you even managed to give great advise. Hugs all around!
ReplyDeletethere needs to be video of this answer. it's that good.
ReplyDeleteSuch clever girls you MikChiks are! And I agree with your reply. A church is a long-time commitment, and it is wise to have the best fit for the Not Church Hoppers to be blessed and to be a blessing. Maybe they should be Church Shoppers till they're sure they're where God wants them to be, making their friends in the current congregation know they have no ill will toward them.
ReplyDeletehaha, too clever. Response to rap. Love it. Yes, friendly isn't everything. Eventually the lack of depth will be an issue in some way, shape or form. Good can sometimes be the enemy of best. Keep non-hopping in your shopping, all in the spirit of seeking God's best plan.
ReplyDeleteEncore!
ReplyDeleteThe Mik Chiks bag of tricks provide the conundrumist with a quick plight fix. :)
Good Lord, I love you gals! Believers need to fellowship where the Spirit of the Lord leads them.
ReplyDeleteAmongst my amused snicker, I think your answer is spot-on.
ReplyDeleteWhen I looked for a new church after God took me out of my old one, the "fit" was most important. I went to one and it was okay, but didn't feel the draw to return. The second? I walked in and knew I was home.
My whole concept of church has been thrown in a meat grinder and blurped out into something new.
I know with absolutely certainty
That I'm in the place I'm supposed to be
Even though it was a surprise
Especially to me.
(Sorry--been reading lots of Dr.Seuss stuff this a.m.)
Following back! Mamatink68@gmail.com
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