Uncommon heroes

Finally another post.  I am not sure anyone reads this, but if they do, I am sure they or should I say he/she is not impressed at how often I write.  

I listen to KLOVE every morning, while getting ready and on my way to work.  Last week they had a call-in for uncommon heroes.  I don't know if I have any living heroes in my life, maybe one or two, but I do know someone that I am very impressed with.  I will not mention any names, but if she reads this she will know who it is about.  I have known this woman for many years and in fact taught her children.  I spent several years being out of contact with her.  I have been around her again the last couple of years and am very impressed with what she is allowing God to do in her life.  She has the spirit and joy that makes others want to be around her.  She leads and works with adults, children, and those less fortunate.  I saw her in Walmart one day helping a girl buy school clothes.  She gave of her time and energy to help this girl be ready for the school year with new clothes and supplies.  I have noticed other things that she does above and beyond without wanting any recognition.  So keep it up, you are a role model to the rest of us.  Thanks.

Why do you go or not go to church?

I get really bad about not going to Sunday School and Sunday night church.  If I miss a Sunday or two, then it just gets harder to get back in the groove of going.  I was just thinking of excuses I hear from people not choosing to go to church.  One I have already used, others might be in no particular order:

• only day to sleep in
  
• best day to play golf, fish, etc.
  
• I will be called on to pray
  
• I am as good as any of those people down there at that church
  
• I don't like the preacher, teacher, leader, etc.
• I am not good enough
• I can't sit still that long  

Have you ever used any of these excuses, or any others?

How about why you go to church?  It is harder to come up with a list for this, makeup because negative excuses are easier to make.

• superstitious - if I go my week will go better (true, it does)
• fellowship - important to spend time with other Christians
• just because I think it makes God happy

Why do you go? Any other excuses?