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Thankyou for and foremost for just this time to get things out.. a time to release something that is heavy on my heart at the present time... my dad has come to my church only once, and that was for my baptism... Since then, I guess I have been the only example of my church, besides one man that my dad loves...

Since we visited the college the Lord has called me to, my dad loved the church there.. said it was huge, but loved the pastor. This past weekened, we went up to PA where my parents have just recently bought a house... we went to a church there and my dad loved it.. so much that he might actually start going to church again, talked to my mom about her coming back to church, and even told my athiest brother that he woudl love going...

I talked to my dad this afternoon becuase someone had asked me, and it has been on my mind... so I came out and asked what he has against my church.. it was in love for sure, becuae he's done non stop talking abotu the church in PA... how much he loves it...

But my dad told me he'd rather not discuss it because I woudlnt' like the answer...

what have I done? Why does he hate my church so much... He loves these other churches that follow the same doctrine from what I can see.. and loves the preachers... they remind me so much of my own pastor... but what does he have against the church I go to?... why does he hate it? What have I done... :taped:

Thank you for listening...

Crystal


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Thankyou for and foremost for just this time to get things out.. a time to release something that is heavy on my heart at the present time... my dad has come to my church only once, and that was for my baptism... Since then, I guess I have been the only example of my church, besides one man that my dad loves...

Since we visited the college the Lord has called me to, my dad loved the church there.. said it was huge, but loved the pastor. This past weekened, we went up to PA where my parents have just recently bought a house... we went to a church there and my dad loved it.. so much that he might actually start going to church again, talked to my mom about her coming back to church, and even told my athiest brother that he woudl love going...

I talked to my dad this afternoon becuase someone had asked me, and it has been on my mind... so I came out and asked what he has against my church.. it was in love for sure, becuae he's done non stop talking abotu the church in PA... how much he loves it...

But my dad told me he'd rather not discuss it because I woudlnt' like the answer...

what have I done? Why does he hate my church so much... He loves these other churches that follow the same doctrine from what I can see.. and loves the preachers... they remind me so much of my own pastor... but what does he have against the church I go to?... why does he hate it? What have I done... :taped:

Thank you for listening...

You know dear child of God, my first thought is to remind you that you "Planted the seed" that God placed in your heart. No good deed will be left undone! You have done your part, now be patient, no matter how long it takes, and allow God to work in your family. Your main focus should be on yourself. Don't question the hand of God. If you felt like you've done what God has requested of you, and I believe you have, then let it go, and remember, "You cannot force anyone to God against their will. I would just be happy that your father's in a church of God dear. Now allow God to do his work. Whether your family is on their way to being better Christians or for other reasons is not for you to determine. Many people wander around that mountain an entire lifetime, before they get it right! You just continue to be the example God needs you to be and TRUST GOD!

Blessings

Cajunboy

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I doubt if it is anything you have done Kitty dear sister! It's probably totally unrelated. Just be thankful that he is going to church at all (my father never did). Maybe he feels he can't be vulnerable in a church where you go and feels safer in a different one. I don't know, but above all don't reproach yourself!!


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Thankyou for and foremost for just this time to get things out.. a time to release something that is heavy on my heart at the present time... my dad has come to my church only once, and that was for my baptism... Since then, I guess I have been the only example of my church, besides one man that my dad loves...

Since we visited the college the Lord has called me to, my dad loved the church there.. said it was huge, but loved the pastor. This past weekened, we went up to PA where my parents have just recently bought a house... we went to a church there and my dad loved it.. so much that he might actually start going to church again, talked to my mom about her coming back to church, and even told my athiest brother that he woudl love going...

I talked to my dad this afternoon becuase someone had asked me, and it has been on my mind... so I came out and asked what he has against my church.. it was in love for sure, becuae he's done non stop talking abotu the church in PA... how much he loves it...

But my dad told me he'd rather not discuss it because I woudlnt' like the answer...

what have I done? Why does he hate my church so much... He loves these other churches that follow the same doctrine from what I can see.. and loves the preachers... they remind me so much of my own pastor... but what does he have against the church I go to?... why does he hate it? What have I done... :21:

Thank you for listening...

Crystal

This my personal checklist.

In my church

Are people being saved in my church every Wedsday, Sunday or whenever the doors are open?

Are people in my church sensitive to others needs or self centered only for themselves?

Are people being healed from sickness, broken spirits and needs being ment?

Is the altar filled with hungry people who seek God's will every time altar call is given?

Can a stranger enter and be loved no matter who he she is? Did anyone huge him or her?

Is the love of the brethren in my church?

If all these are being seen in my church then God lives in this body and the pasture is preaching the right stuff and the truth!

If I see none of these above then God does not dwell among this body and its time to find a church or body where this is happening!

I cannot go to a church that does not walk like this because it hurts my spirit and it cries out get me out of here!

If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways I will heal their land!

Pride of life, sin, and unforgivness will keep us outside of God's will and many people can since this if the church is not humble to God but yet prideful!

Now I point no fingers at anyone but go through this checklist and you can determine if your church is in God's will! Love you in the Lord Sister! If your church is like this then I cannot tell you why your Dad will not tell you! Love him anyway and do not let this come between you. Your Dad loves you! :emot-hug:


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When I lived near my family; brother and his family and my parents. We didn't go to the same church- but apparently God moved in all three Churches and we were blessed. I'm just glad they had a place to call home and are Christians. I love to see how God moves in our lives.


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Thankyou for and foremost for just this time to get things out.. a time to release something that is heavy on my heart at the present time... my dad has come to my church only once, and that was for my baptism... Since then, I guess I have been the only example of my church, besides one man that my dad loves...

Since we visited the college the Lord has called me to, my dad loved the church there.. said it was huge, but loved the pastor. This past weekened, we went up to PA where my parents have just recently bought a house... we went to a church there and my dad loved it.. so much that he might actually start going to church again, talked to my mom about her coming back to church, and even told my athiest brother that he woudl love going...

I talked to my dad this afternoon becuase someone had asked me, and it has been on my mind... so I came out and asked what he has against my church.. it was in love for sure, becuae he's done non stop talking abotu the church in PA... how much he loves it...

But my dad told me he'd rather not discuss it because I woudlnt' like the answer...

what have I done? Why does he hate my church so much... He loves these other churches that follow the same doctrine from what I can see.. and loves the preachers... they remind me so much of my own pastor... but what does he have against the church I go to?... why does he hate it? What have I done... :21:

Thank you for listening...

Crystal

Kitty, I don't know the relationship you have with your father, but in my case I'd just ask my dad what I was missing at my church...... there must be something there that I don't understand. I have found that if approached as in need of understanding for your spiritual safety that you can get people to talk through it..... You must be very open for what he says and not try to refute it in any way at all. You might even find some insight that he does not want to burden you with, so be aware that you may decide he is right.

Whatever the case if you really want to understand you have to approach it in an open way that it is ok whatever he thinks about your church.

Sam


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Thank you so much everyone! I talked to my dad yesterday and he told me that it wasn't anything that I had done, but rather that he has had this issue since before I even started going... I asked a litle more :rolleyes: and he said that it was "in general"... with my church but also just in general... so thank you all so very much :P

Not to mention he bought a bible yesterday becuase he coudln't use the ones at teh church that he loved so much on Sunday! lol My dad is going back to church it seems!!!! praise the Lord! and he is trying to get my family to go too!!!!! Praise the Lord!!!!!

Crystal

Thank you all so very much!!!! ;)


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Praise God! That's good news :rolleyes:


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fantastic news kitty :whistling:


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The Lord is gracious and powerful!

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