Whether we admit it out loud or keep it to our (oh-so-holy) selves, there are aspects of church life that drive wives crazy. Each week we’re confronted with new challenges—from getting our chaotic clan out the door on time, to making sure that each family member is learning, growing, and having fun while they’re at it.Encountering God through corporate worship is a unique experience for everyone involved. Sermon styles, music selections, and the welcomes each of us receive at the door affect our ability to feel welcome. The experience determines our sense of acceptance and either helps or hinders our readiness to receive the Word.In lieu of guessing at the secret thoughts of wives, we polled them instead. Here are nine things that wives hate about church.Photo credit: ©Thinkstock/Rawpixel Ltd
Whether we admit it out loud or keep it to our (oh-so-holy) selves, there are aspects of church life that drive wives crazy. Each week we’re confronted with new challenges—from getting our chaotic clan out the door on time, to making sure that each family member is learning, growing, and having fun while they’re at it.Encountering God through corporate worship is a unique experience for everyone involved. Sermon styles, music selections, and the welcomes each of us receive at the door affect our ability to feel welcome. The experience determines our sense of acceptance and either helps or hinders our readiness to receive the Word.In lieu of guessing at the secret thoughts of wives, we polled them instead. Here are nine things that wives hate about church.Photo credit: ©Thinkstock/Rawpixel Ltd
Whether we admit it out loud or keep it to our (oh-so-holy) selves, there are aspects of church life that drive wives crazy. Each week we’re confronted with new challenges—from getting our chaotic clan out the door on time, to making sure that each family member is learning, growing, and having fun while they’re at it.Encountering God through corporate worship is a unique experience for everyone involved. Sermon styles, music selections, and the welcomes each of us receive at the door affect our ability to feel welcome. The experience determines our sense of acceptance and either helps or hinders our readiness to receive the Word.In lieu of guessing at the secret thoughts of wives, we polled them instead. Here are nine things that wives hate about church.Photo credit: ©Thinkstock/Rawpixel Ltd
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