Comments on: 5 Churchy Phrases That Are Scaring Off Millennials

By: Pastor Todd

Pastor Todd — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:57:53 +0000

You are far more diplomatic than I am, but thank you for your astute and well balanced refinement of these issues.

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By: David Murray

David Murray — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:02:54 +0000

Thanks for the translation, Sam :). I continue to progress in my daily Americanese studies.

By: David Murray

David Murray — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:01:00 +0000

“Good providence!” I like it and plan to use it.

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By: Susan Nye Ferrell

Susan Nye Ferrell — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:42:16 +0000

Aimee,
Sounds like you and your daughter have a wonderful relationship. Such a joy to have daughters that age.

Glad you don’t wish him good luck. And on the corny level I insist on calling “pot lucks” “pot providence” or “hot dish supper” like the Dutch.

That said, isn’t all providence good providence? Even the things that are terrible painful, such as Job encountered, are good because they come from the hand of a sovereign and loving God.

The Lord Giveth and the Lord taketh away, Blessed be the name of the Lord.

And as Christians don’t we have more we can do that “wish” folk anything? Of course we all know what you mean, so I’m not suggesting otherwise. I’m just oddly sensitive to what can become cliche’s and throw away lines for greeting and parting.
I know some folk have issues with the phrase “Take care” which I myself use, and that it’s because they think I’m suggesting they take up “cares” vs leaving them with God, but I look at the verses that says Be careful how you walk…etc…So we all have things that somebody out there, daughters and all, can pick on.

By all means don’t get rid of a phrase cause one’s 14 y/o thinks it’s dorky. Just thinking aloud here.

By: Aimee Byrd

Aimee Byrd — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:37:55 +0000

I love this article, thanks for writing it.
My 14-yr-old daughter (which has been categorized as millennial as well as Gen Z), recently voiced her annoyance when I wished my pastor good providence on the phone. When I hung up, she said that sounded so stupid, why not just say good luck? I explained why, and she responded, “Well it still sounds stupid.”
But I think I’ll keep it.