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Letters Thanks to all the interesting letters and recent submissions! We need your articles to reflect the many facets of our little corner of Christianity. Hope you’re visiting Month in the Life and Collideoscope, as well as Notes, our music blog, and Word, our writing/book blog, for even more thoughts.
I have been in this truth since 1980 when as a young sailor, getting out of the Navy, I met the man who would be my pastor and taught some of the most awesome truths I have ever known. I have since entered into ministry and now pastor. I have always taught (as a youth leader and sectional youth leader) that if you cannot afford to tip, you cannot afford to eat out. No matter what you think, the people that serve your table work hard and you don’t know how they were treated before they served you. We should not be afraid to tip 15% or more, ever. This is no where near to tithing because if it is ten per cent of your wages, you need to find a less expensive restaurant to eat in. People do in fact identify us as different even if they know nothing about holiness Pentecostals, because we look different. Let it also be because we act different and treat the servers better and with more respect than anyone else. About food not cooked to your liking, I hope you don’t make your mother or grandmother recook your food. Even they have bad days, but they are not cooking 75 different meals nearly as quickly. Roger J. Roth, Washington
Perhaps it is the hair do and clothes that make people notice even more; but I have often seen Pentecostals shopping in stores who were so much ruder and inconsiderate than other shoppers. They also seem to always be the ones sending back orders and berating the servers. Admittedly other religions probably do these same things but because the appearance represents who we are, people are expecting so much more from Pentecostals. I must confess that I am not currently attending a church—it started out because of my work hours and just became habit. But, I would very much like to see Pentecostals show the love of God in their lives when they are in public. Instead of always showing the downtrodden side! Come on Pentecostals—let your light shine—show some of the joy you receive when shouting at the altar. Hazel Dykes, Louisiana
Congratulations to Rachel Hartman for presenting the perspective of one who has attended both secular college and Bible college. Too many writers and respondents to this website come from only one point of view. I applaud Rachael for her diligence, and wish her the best as she completes her degree. Apparently, she hit a few nerves and got people talking; but that’s what good writers do. Keep up the good work! You’re definitely the type of student I like to see in my classes. Chris Paris, Tennessee ninetyandnine.com © 2008, ninetyandnine.com ------- |
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