So I am going to try and start a real blog.  I’m really not for sure why though.  I’ve been reading a lot of them lately, maybe that is why.  There are a great deal of people who have a great deal to say, whether or not it is profitable..that’s another story.  I cannot say where mine falls in regards to quality.  The site still need a whole lot of work and tweaking, but that doesn’t mean I can’t post.  Make sure you check out the blogroll too.  Some of those guys and gals are amazing reads.  So off to the races.

 I was sitting in McAlister’s yesterday eating lunch.  I hate McAlister’s.  I don’t like their food, their quality of service, or their prices, but there are times I still go there.  Sometimes I go for the comapany of friends or co-workers. Other times it’s for the tea.  I do like their sweet tea.  It’s not my favorite (I like a bit stronger) but it still is good. 

 As I sat there, I realized that even though I genuinely do not like the place, I still go back.  For one reason or another. Then I started wondering how many times do people go to their church or their small group, absolutely hating it, but because their friends are there or their kids love the church they continure to go back.  Which bring us to the question, if they continue to go and do not like it, do they get anything out of it?  Do they tell everyone how much they do not like it but refuse to share their thoughts within the organization or group or church?

I guess you could say, it’s good that you have a great product or service or whatever that brings people in, but then you have to wonder, how do you handle or proceed knowing that this attitude exists?  Can people really stick around because they become comfortable in the fact they know they will receive one or two good items in a stream of consistently poor items?

I would say that while we cannot compromise our teachings, message, service of God OR seek the admiration of all, I believe there comes a point where we must seek to understand our communities, if you will, and make subtle changes on what is not “working.” 

I must say I am glad we have the Holy Spirit in us and do not have to be the best doctors in the world, having to diagnose all problems and find the solution! 

 Be sure and posts your thoughts below!  I’m hoping I’ll get better at posting coherent thoughts..

The best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can’t ask his patients what is the matter-he’s got to just know.
  - Will Rogers