Comments on: Forbid Them Not

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By: jane

jane — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:52:58 +0000

dear kate, the boys should dance and you should write! I am glad you ALL are exploring creative ways to bring glory to God.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:10:53 +0000

I love this essay! Beautiful!

By: Lacy

Lacy — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:43:57 +0000

Kate, my mom was really excited when I read you her article, and wants to take it to church and read it on the next “kids Sunday” — Kids should learn that you don’t have to praise in just one way. “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all lands, and shout unto God with a voice of triumph!” Joy is such an amazing emotion, and adults are so limited in their expression that we must be instructed how to praise (ie – “…let’s clap our hands”, “…lift your hands with me and praise the Lord”, “…let’s stand and praise the Lord now”), but children are so free! Allow them to give unadulterated praise in the midst of watching eyes, and from them we will learn how to come before the Lord as little children.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:36:38 +0000

I knew you were an amazing writer!! I’ve laughed over and over at “Holy Casserole” and “Is it done yet?” I know God is smiling over His precious dancing children! Keep it up, Kate!

By: Sherri

Sherri — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:45:21 +0000

I agree. Let them dance and sing The church could use more Holy Casserole, and I’m sure they would love to hear Mr. Roboto

By: Jondi

Jondi — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:41:24 +0000

I grew up only being in church for the first 10 or 15 minutes…until the childrens moments. Then we were all sent off to children’s church. Both of my parents were always in the choir loft, as my dad was the choir director and my mom always sang in the choir. We would sit with different friend’s of my parents during church.
I HATED being forced to sit quietly. When the people in the church stood and read from the bulletin or sang from the hymnal, I just had to stand there because I couldn’t read very well!
I don’t know for sure if any of that has anything to do with my grownup dislikes and contempt I hold for church…but you know, if the boys aren’t swearing and being completely insane…I say you are right! Let them participate in church in their own way!

By: Lana

Lana — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:16:06 +0000

This made me cry. You are an excellent writer!

By: hb

hb — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:45:21 +0000

lovely writing. the story captured my attention. maybe you should journal everyday and then write a book when you’re kids move out. it would sell like hotcakes. they sound so lively and fun like their mom.

By: Ian

Ian — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:14:04 +0000

I love it! Thanks for writing…keep it up!