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PSA #1

Sunday Morning Church Etiquette

Please don’t talk in church during the praise singing or the sermon.  Others in the service use the song time to prepare their hearts to receive God’s message, and oftentimes, the songs speak directly to them, preaching a sermon that rivals any pastor’s.  Talking during a sermon is distracting, no matter how hard a parishioner is concentrating on the pastor’s message.

If you feel like you can’t wait to share the latest gossip with your friend, kindly step outside…to the baby room, perhaps.  Another option might be to pass notes…like schoolchildren.  Or even better…arrange a meet-up at Starbucks later.  Chats over lattes go well together.

PSA #2

Blog-Commenting Etiquette

When commenting on a blog, be kind.  Take into consideration that the writer has feelings.  Granted, a blogger opens himself/herself up to critique simply by airing private thoughts on the internet, but still.  Don’t assume you know how a blogger is feeling just because you read a few paragraphs, which are only intended to be a snippet of the blogger’s life.

If you feel the need to convince a blogger that the feelings that were wrested from deep within his/her heart are wrong, kindly leave a comment that says something like, “I’d love to discuss this further.  Please send me an email.”  Then, the blogger can choose to respond, privately.

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