Comments on: Sometimes love don’t come easy

By: SheilaC

SheilaC — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:49:41 +0000

My sympathies. I hope you will find the right church home for you and for your family. In the meantime, I hope you find somewhere fulfilling to sing. Singing in church is my favourite, but for now while my schedule doesn’t allow that twice-a-week commitment, I enjoy a community choir that has just 2 concerts a year. I too need to sing; I’m not the same person without a musical challenge and creative outlet.

Your post reminds me of one of my favourite books. It’s called “How can we keep from singing? Music and the passionate life” by Joan Oliver Goldsmith. It’s partly about the joy and the discipline of singing in a choir, and a lot about finding your calling in life, working towards a goal, seeking your passion… It’s a great read – I hope you can find it at a library somewhere.

By: Cynthia Samuels

Cynthia Samuels — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:12:20 +0000

Fear not – you can never let your soul settle. AND singing is part of you — your writing is actually singing a lot of the time so I KNOW you will find it.
Music is also profound for me; one guy at our synagogue picks us up and carries us into the music every time he opens his mouth so I know what you mean.
It took us most of our lives to find the right synagogue – and it’s been the most profound experience since raising children. You will find the place– I hear that in GA there are more churches than gas stations, right? We’ll pray for you at the Jewish place and hope some vibes make it south.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:43:15 +0000

Mir, baby, to seek, not settle, is a soulful way to groove and move your way through life. I honor you, sista. xoxo

By: trinity67

trinity67 — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:17:49 +0000

Holy hannah – you’re brave.

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:04:22 +0000

Are you sure the church you were attending believes what YOU believe? All churches do not believe the same thing. Find the one that believes and teaches what you believe is correct and that may be the way to finding your church home. As the wife of a pastor, I find it sad that so many people are going to church for the music. Certainly music is a vital part of the worship, but I wouldn’t make it my #1 deciding factor. You will find the place that fits — maybe they don’t have great music now–they may be waiting for you! Best of luck in your search.

By: Daisy

Daisy — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:29:38 +0000

Lensbabies? Oh, boy, I think my daughter will want one.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:39:06 +0000

I’ve never seen a Lensbaby before, some of the photos on that site look amazing!

By: prophet

prophet — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:14:44 +0000

Dear Mir,

Like you, singing is a big part of my life and part of worship. Like you, I have found that singing with others holds out much more promise than what it delivers. Like you, I have struggled with the stones, mortar and people bit of “church” locations. Unlike you, I no longer expect to find the “right” church, with the “right” music. . . . I think He’s doing something different in these days; He’s giving us a longing that is not satisfied in any “church” – with any music. Something’s always still missing.

I think this is a good thing. It’s summed up in the first and second commandments. The Infinite is not to be made finite.

But I miss singing. . . . How I hope that true worship – in song – will once again be heard, and that you (and I!) will be in the choir.

soldier on.

By: lindasands

lindasands — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:38:29 +0000

Hey, there’s always karaoke.

By: Damsel

Damsel — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:58:19 +0000

I totally hear you, Mir, and I empathize completely. I’m sorry that you didn’t land in the right one immediately. Your home is out there, though… and you are right about seeking.