tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31041591.post3356689541093908864..comments2023-10-07T10:50:19.689-04:00Comments on Wrestling With God: Shaman?Steve Congerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130881224800323814noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31041591.post-5090675526796065202007-08-15T08:28:00.000-04:002007-08-15T08:28:00.000-04:00I agree that is one function of the church. But s...I agree that is one function of the church. But shouldn't the church do more than just whisper a few words during a crisis? Shouldn't the church serve some function every day in our lives? Or is the church just the lighthouse for that transition?<BR/><BR/>Maybe the bigger question emanicipated is what is the purpose then of the church for you beyond being this rock.<BR/><BR/>Sorry about your comment not getting published ASAP, I had some problems when I was flooded with comments from a particular group, and had to add that feature. I have turned it off again. So comments will publish freely.Steve Congerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130881224800323814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31041591.post-78992405593599087482007-08-13T17:46:00.000-04:002007-08-13T17:46:00.000-04:00I feel compelled to comment because I attended a f...I feel compelled to comment because I attended a funeral on Saturday and the question was asked upon conclusion whether the pastor had lost focus on the grieving family as he used the opportunity, which is not uncommon, to win souls for the Lord through reminders that this can happen to you and no matter how much you run, you too will end up at this point so are you prepared. This I think is at the crux of the matter.....the Church I think represents that rock so in times of doubt a Christian will always call upon the church to be the lighthouse through the process of transition. I also think that it helps both the family and the person to have the pastor whisper a few words...not to as you put it "pray you into heaven" but it gives one solace in a time of need. Yes I know you will say that the Lord should be your solace but how many of us have that strength of faith. Not sure if I made any sense...and I am writing from the perspective of a sinner so I could be wrong...but that's my two cents.Emanicipated?https://www.blogger.com/profile/00300151768237031355noreply@blogger.com