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seminole:
Mike, I don't know as much as many people here do. I would say don't even worry about the tithing thing. I know of lots of places that don't teach that. Wherever you end up in this just make sure you listen to that" still small voice" in you and you will make the right choices. maybe too, it is a learning experience . you know that will be bringing you to another level.
Nole

LittleBear:
Hi Mike,

I'm just wondering. If your wife wants to attend church, let her go. And if you don't want to go, then why would she object to your not going? Does she know you don't beleive in all the things the churches teach?
A person ought to be free to do what their heart tells them in this matter, I think. As Dean said, she misses being with people, with friends. You two need to talk a lot about this, and settle on something you both will be happy with, if at all possible.

If you do go to church and start sharing what you believe, you will probably be kicked out. That's not such a bad thing, but will probably embarrrass your wife.
Don't be too anxious about the collection plate or anybody's looks of contempt. Simply smile nicely at the usher, and pass the thing along! I guess you won't be too popular.

Love,

Ursula

seminole:
That is how we dealt with the offering plates. just passed them on by. Most of the time we didn't have anything to put in them anyway. It has always taken all we have to get the necessities. We live simply so we can help other people.

keys2heaven:
Ursula,

Yes, I believe she misses our friends as well. That's why I made my comment about this in the initial post. We've talked about it and I told her that I did not want to be an embarassment to her. She's the type of person though who would rather not be by herself in church. If I don't go, more than likely she won't go.

If "visiting" a church with her would help, then so be it. Another issue is that I sing and play trumpet and was involved doing both in the church we just left. I think she's afraid that I won't get to sing or that people won't get to hear me. I figure that if it is meant to be, then a door somewhere will open up and allow me to do these things.

Mike

DuluthGA:
Hi... just a thought... I don't know what area you are in regarding how many choices there might be... but, is there a possibility that there is a nondemoninational church [some even meet in commercial buildings] that you could both attend for awhile.  These types of "churches" in my area don't really preach anything but unifying/Christ/loving messages and usually have great music departments.  [Entertainment, entertainment... for those not given to be inclined towards His Word.]  This would satisfy your wife's longing for social interaction and you both would be quite simply assembled with others praising God at the very least and not have to swallow hard doctrinal lines... and maybe you could even get involved musically... I just don't know how it is in your area.  This scenario would be quite possible in my metropolitan Atlanta area.  A compromise indeed.  Another idea that is starting to gain an upswing is New Testament-type home-based services on Sundays... start your own type of thing.  Lots of options; however, see my Post Script...

Prayerfully for you both,
Janice

P.S.  If you share the truth, you WILL get persecuted.  Who knows how He will lead this? 

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