Chatty you are right about WHY we go to church...we have to keep our eyes on Him.

I think most parents are happy to get their children to church at all, and have stopped worrying about the clothes. (And I remember huge arguments with my mother about wearing jeans to church! Now we all do.)

Dotsie, Mrsmuzz, Smile, I've been in the same situation for so long...but now our church is halfway through 40 days of Purpose, and really, the atmosphere has changed a lot. Like it has given people permission to get involved with each other. I have felt motivated to go and have only missed one day (unintentionally) since the programme started.It has been hard to find a seat, the church is packed.If you haven't read this book, I suggest trying it.

The other thing I have to say is that faith isn't about feelings. We keep doing what God requires whether we get an emotional charge from it or not. That's spiritual maturity.