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Common Complaints about the Church (from Believers and Unbelievers)

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1. The Sermon or the Service is Too Long 2. All They Are Interested in is Money 3. Pastoral Staff are Paid too Much You can probably think of some more but after almost 20 years in ministry, I have heard these complaints the most often. It comes from a minority within the church (thank God) and also from those who are outside of the church.  These complaints are largely excuses.  I will seek to explain that conclusion. Many of these same people go to a concert and pay a ticket price to enter.  If someone wanted to see Jason Aldean in Hershey, PA this August, check out how much they would pay.  Rascall Flatts' tickets in Cincinnati this September would cost someone between $38.00 and $91.80.  Wish to see the NY Giants face off against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in October ?  Then prepare to plunk down almost $60 in general admission. When is the last time you went to church and they wouldn't let you in unless you paid betw...

A Comparison and Contrast of Santa, God and People's Views of Both

I saw this on a fellow blogger's site, http://www.challies.com, and thought I would share it with you.  Enjoy and remember the reason for the season. Hopefully, you have a much deeper and more meaningful view of God.  To Him be the glory.   Anti-Santy Ranty from 10ofthose.com on Vimeo .