What a beautiful memory you have of your mother, Sarah! I grew up in a very conservative tradition, so I didn’t see anybody doing anything like that. Back in the day I would have thought it weird. Now I see it as amazing! Yes, more freedom for all of us please.

Yes, sometimes what sticks most are the other people I saw worshiping. But that’s okay too, right? 🙂 This morning I went with my daughter to an early morning prayer/praise session, and I enjoyed watching her worship. Does a mama’s heart good!

I hear exactly where you’re coming from, Bev. My heritage is a very stoic worship setting as well, although I believe it’s changing little by little, but now being in a more open atmosphere of a different church has been such a breath of fresh air.

Oh, I love that sentence, Janet. Slow thunder and sweet rain. I hope that sticks with me too!

Giving ourselves freedom…yes, Beth. When we’re not used to that freedom (even in church!), it can be awkward and even intimating. But as we grow into it, we never want to go back to being shackled again.

This is it, Jerralea; you’ve said it well: “Because our worship not only touches Him but encourages others.” So grateful that it works that way! Thanks for sharing about your little lady. I can picture her myself.

Yes, that coming together continues to mean so much to me, too, Kristin. May we never underestimate its importance!

Yes, isn’t it wonderful to have pastors who lead by example? I’m thankful for the ones we have who do that as well. It really helps!