Ok, so yesterday, I Dj'ed a Mormon wedding. It went well, and I admit, I used the whole "Mormons work for merit to get a higher ranking in heaven" a bit to my advantage. Prior to leaving, I almost gave out my address to begin a weekly housekeeping service. =) haha, so I noticed something that shook me a bit. Ok, a lot.... Mormons are so confident and relaxed in their environment. I am always impressed with the way they carry themselves. These people know how to cook, knit/sew, entertain company, have a good time doing anything, and handle kids. If you want the honest truth, I SO wish I could learn these confidence-building techniques and replicate them in the Christian church. Seriously, I have never seen so many parents understand the importance of walking their children through complicated/awkward situations....situations they NEED to go through to get used to....one of the biggest confidence-building techniques I know!

The Christian church teaches followers to be humble, and there is no emphasis on children. Sure, there is Sunday school, but after this, it becomes "each family on their own" again. I hope I can find a community where my children will be able to feel this confidence and family-type atmosphere in the Christian movement.

In other news, I went to Christ Community this morning. I noticed how well-polished the late service ran; frankly, I was surprised/enjoyed it. The early services had, in my opinion, always felt as though we were just following a schedule to get through the morning.

The Lord continues to remind me how important it is to be in fellowship with brethren of like faith. Notice the word 'faith' because no one will ever agree 100% doctrinally (not that I can think of a difference right now, it just seems that everyone believes something different). It is a breath of fresh air...KNOWING others are fighting the Jesus fight with the world. A fellowship of brethren allows me to see strengths in others and see how God has taken people farther in things I am weak in. I really wish I could go CCC or somewhere every week. I could do it, but I would be coming in like a zombie, and let's face it, I wouldn't get a thing out of it.

I was taken back when I realized how people that Ive known for a few years now are the exact same as I remembered last. This is refreshing because frankly, the first time, I thought people were all putting on a show. How refreshing to know that it isnt an act. I realized that my upbringing has affected the lens I use. Meeting people that genuinely care about others is a good feeling. Most of the girls that I remember being "on the prowl" for a man have solidified, and they are now more confident in who they are/in who they are in God. What a good feeling to see that it was "the age" thing for all of the people my age the last time I was there.