tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post8426054207868144345..comments2023-12-26T10:22:04.630-05:00Comments on Things of My Soul: How to Enjoy Church and Grow Personally When You Don't Learn Much while TherePapa Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-12534897283150379232015-02-04T13:21:54.483-05:002015-02-04T13:21:54.483-05:00I agree completely, Anonymous, that preparation is...I agree completely, Anonymous, that preparation is critical for personal growth and understanding - and I appreciate it being mentioned in your comment. However, I also believe, deeply, that, at some point, church attendance can stop being primarily about one's self and become primarily about others. <br /><br />As I said in the post, learning and growth still can occur for anyone who is Papa Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-43451778428271142742015-02-04T08:25:18.466-05:002015-02-04T08:25:18.466-05:00I agree completely, Anonymous, that growth and lea...I agree completely, Anonymous, that growth and learning can occur even when it isn't generated or inspired by instruction from others - and that we each have a responsibility to be as prepared as we can be to be taught by the Spirit in church. Thank you for saying that so clearly. <br /><br />There are people, whoever, who need support and service at church that, perhaps, only we can give Papa Dhttp://thingsofmysoul.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-30787577051844621192015-02-04T02:54:56.943-05:002015-02-04T02:54:56.943-05:00It normally takes prior preparation to have an enj...It normally takes prior preparation to have an enjoyable, learning experience at church. Daily scripture study, personal prayer and service during the week will greatly enhance the church experience.<br /><br />You cannot get all the instruction you need outside church. If you're only experiencing instruction from speakers and teachers, you are missing out the most important instruction at Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com