Comments on: Hypocrisy

By: riss

riss — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:30:13 +0000

*ahem* indeed. (though i have no idea what the ahem is, i know what it’s for. i always was oblivious to that sort of thing. ~shrug~)

but i do know when what i’m seeing and what i’m hearing are two different things, and i’ve had to put myself in permanent check for what i’m saying and what i’m doing.

By: BridgetChumbley

BridgetChumbley — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:36:02 +0000

Melinda I’m glad you decided to be a hypocrite this week… hehe

They sure do have a unique ability to see those ‘fakes’ that take adults a little longer to spot.

I can’t wait to have them read this comment… they’ve been excited to read what people think.

Thanks for your kind and wise words (I don’t fool God), Melinda.

By: BridgetChumbley

BridgetChumbley — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:33:22 +0000

@Laurie I agree… Andrew should share more because he has some great thoughts! Both kids are very passionate (who knew)

@Riss It sure is. They (and probably the rest of us) learned more than our fair share of that in recent years (ahem).

By: BridgetChumbley

BridgetChumbley — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:30:18 +0000

Me too, Candy. They teach me things all the time, and I love their youthful and fresh perspectives!

By: BridgetChumbley

BridgetChumbley — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:29:18 +0000

Thanks, Sandra. My kids were hurt at the last church we attended, and it certainly isn’t a rare instance (unfortunately). I pray that they will be able to use the experience to grow and show love to others that may feel alone.

By: BridgetChumbley

BridgetChumbley — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:23:02 +0000

Thank you. They certainly don’t hold back! I’m glad you stopped by…

By: Melinda Lancaster

Melinda Lancaster — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:50:00 +0000

I’m both a hyprocrite and a liar. I said I would NOT read or comment on any blog posts this week (planned to take a much needed break) and here it is only Tuesday and I’m so busted.
Having a son who just turned 20, and who is very outspoken regarding his feelings about church, curiosity got the best of me. I just had to see what your kids had to say.
Both of their posts were passionate, insightful, and pure. It reminded me that our kids, although they are rapidly growing up, still are children. As such they have child-like characteristics that allow them to experience a unique faith yet the uncanny ability to also spot a “fake” a mile away.
I agree with another comment about the importance of “truth.” Many people will exchange it for a lay to avoid the change required for holy living. But when “truth” is spoken in love in an atmosphere charged with God’s Presence it is not critical or condemning.
We do all “play act” at times. My thanks to your kids for reminding me of several things:
1. I can’t really fool myself.
2. I don’t fool God.
I look forward to hearing more from both Andrew and Jillian in the future.
I’d especially love to be exposed to some more of Andrews lyrics. They have a certain “Keith Green” ring to them.
God bless!

By: "Mom" Pogue

"Mom" Pogue — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:54:29 +0000

I am amazed but not surprised!

By: riss

riss — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:38:52 +0000

one thing is certain: hypocrisy is a dangerous…dangerous thing.

By: Candy

Candy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:32:52 +0000

Wow, your kids are wise beyond their years. Loved this! Hope they make a “guest appearance” again sometime!