Thank you! We are going to look into it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just want to reiterate that I said I DID NOT hold the pastor accountable for what his children did. It was the adult children that were in a leadership position teaching biblical studies outside of the actual preaching. So it was contradictory, because they taught biblical issues that they would then go against. I have NOTHING wrong with pastors and how they raise their children. I know that everyone has their own life and beliefs and children don’t always follow their parents. What I stated was that they were in a leadership position and that’s what I had a problem with. However, their father also did many of the things that they themselves did, so it really wasn’t that good of a church for my family. I just want to reiterate that. I don’t judge pastors based on their children. Thank you for your advice about driving a distance for a good church. We do want our children to learn and grow up in a church, so it may be worth the drive. Thank you for your response! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you! I agree with you and that’s where I’m struggling! We have an issue with the Mary thing and praising her it seems. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you for your comment! It was very helpful and inspirational to me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I understand what you’re saying and I agree with you. I’m talking about when the adult children teach bible studies etc. they are technically preaching to the people attending that group. I am not judging the pastor by what his children do. I stated that I am judging based on what his children teach during bible studies, as they are the leader, and then contradicting it. I am not putting anyone else in this category. This is a situation that I was I , twice, actually. This isn’t about other pastors’ kids. It’s about this certain situation and church that I was in and yes, the children were preaching during group bible studies. Not the same thing you’re referring to. I am not judging the pastor based on his kids. I am sorry that you took it that way, but you misunderstood me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you for helping me understand it in a different way! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great! Thank you for the information! I’ll have to see where the closest ones are. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No, the nearest one would be an hr away. I will look into their beliefs though, just so I can see if it’s my happy medium! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s a great way to think about it. I’m just stuck on thinking it has to all align and I need to get it in my head that I won’t agree 100% with everything. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I tried to message you, but it’s saying disabled and I can’t figure it out. So this is what I was going to send you. Hi! I’m taking you up on the questions! Lol I basically left to please my husband, too. Then going to the Baptist Church, well that confused me more. They basically said I would’ve gone to hell, etc etc. that we worshipped Mary, calling the priest Father was against the Bible, Catholics aren’t saved, purgatory not being mentioned in the Bible, and also confession wasn’t biblical, because it says go through no man but our Father in the Bible. All of that I was brainwashed into believing their way of thinking and now am totally confused!! I miss going to mass, but everything they told me above is in my head now. Thanks for your advice, btw! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree with you. I’m referring to certain issues I’ve seen and experienced. I don’t hold them to a higher standard, it’s just that I believe that if they all say something and try to preach things in church, I’d expect them to hold to what they preach and teach. I’m referring to adult children of the pastor. Living two different lives is not what I really want to be surrounded by and learn from. For example: drinking is preached against by the pastor’s children, yet they do it and sometimes even brag to certain people about it. Issues such as those bother me. Nobody is perfect and I know that. I just think if specific topics are taught, the people teaching them should follow, too. Again, small town, not many churches, so I’m not saying they are all like this. Just my experience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hmmm I’ve never tried a Lutheran Church before. I may have to look into that. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you! That’s very good advice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think I may. I just hope I don’t get frowned upon for falling away from it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Very true. I am beginning to believe just going is the best option, because at least I can praise God then, regardless of what else is going on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree. I’m definitely far from being perfect. I need to work on many things. However, I have a problem when it seems all of the pastors are hypocritical. I mean, I am learning from them, or supposed to. I know nobody is perfect and I know that the perfect church doesn’t exist. I just need to be spiritually filled, which I don’t get when I see things said and done differently later on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you! That’s good advice. I liked the Catholic Church, but feel I don’t really belong, due to leaving and not really believing in confession, etc. I would go again, but just need some things cleared up in regards to beliefs and basically being brainwashed against the Catholic Church from the Baptist Church etc. I’m so spiritually confused! :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great advice! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, I was referring to the pastor and their families that preach and then go against what they state. That’s my big issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was raised Catholic. My husband was raised as a Baptist. When we got married, I converted to the Baptist religion. We have tried so many nondenominational churches, Baptist churches, and even went to a Catholic Church a few times with our kids. We cannot for the life of us decide what where we want to attend. The churches we’ve been to we don’t agree with the pastor, or the congregation rules, etc etc. My husband has given up on church. I have always gone as a child every Sunday and it really bothers me not going. So, I don’t know what to do. I don’t agree fully with Catholicism, but I like the traditional hymns sung and the order, etc. I do agree with many Baptist beliefs, etc, but we can’t find a good Baptist Church around us. We find a lot are hypocritical and say one thing on Sunday, but live a different way the rest of the week. So, what should we do? Need advice! Thanks! Also, we live in a very small town, so we don’t have many church options. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What beautiful words! I’m sorry for your loss; you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just had my baby a few days ago. What worked for me was walking up and down the stairs over and over again. Like you, I tried everything. Walking stairs actually is what broke my water. Good luck- your precious baby will be here very soon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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