http://betterthanblank.disqus.com/enFri, 29 Feb 2008 21:34:56 -0000http://betterthanblank.org/how-to-be-a-pastor/#comment-3650655<p>Tonight I have a formerly Catholic nephew marrying a Morman girl, and they're having a reception (on a Friday during Lent) with meat, and no coffee, tea or booze. My Catholic family is insulted. They weren't even allowed to attend the wedding ceremony, but were expected to provide gifts. What do you think? See what I think at <a href="http://peoplepowergranny.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="peoplepowergranny.blogspot.com">peoplepowergranny.blogspot.com</a>, and vote in my poll on when it's proper to play by the rules.</p>peoplepowergrannyFri, 29 Feb 2008 21:34:56 -0000http://betterthanblank.org/how-to-be-a-pastor/#comment-3650656<p>Great post. I think you nailed it..."Motive".</p><p>The Pastor's pay thin g is on my heart as well. "Necessary evil" is a good way of saying it. I could not do what I do and have a job on the side.</p><p>The church in today's cuture is very business like, but almost forced to be if we are to operate with buildings and such.</p><p>Like you said, motive is everything. It is always about pleasing God and drawing people closer to Him through relationships with ourselves and most importantly with Him.</p>inWorshipMon, 25 Feb 2008 14:14:49 -0000