tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post2299123601092089987..comments2023-10-30T04:29:36.162-07:00Comments on *Gospel-driven Disciples: K is for KissGregg Metcalfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12170541048035179191noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-15057098714921020262011-04-14T22:12:53.845-07:002011-04-14T22:12:53.845-07:00I have alot of catching up to do on your posts, Gr...I have alot of catching up to do on your posts, Gregg...couldn't come on this week cuz the laptop had a "bug"...fixed now :o)<br /><br />I agree with you that our greetings lack closeness and true warmth...what about those "hugs" with people standing apart hugging at the neck and patting each other as if they were trying to burp each other, lol! <br /><br />I have been thinking about the woman that was kissing Jesus feet over the past few days, and the difference between religious formalities and true devotion, it's been on my mind alot lately.<br /><br />Great posts!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498627087140234765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-89650461050995590392011-04-14T05:38:34.145-07:002011-04-14T05:38:34.145-07:00I much prefer a smile and a handshake. I used to p...I much prefer a smile and a handshake. I used to play in this orchestra with a conductor from a Slovak country who used to kiss our hands as we left the stage.<br /><br />It freaked me out, never mind that it was only cultural. If we all kissed each other on the cheeks, I'd be perpetually mortified.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-23090507746078900622011-04-13T16:07:00.220-07:002011-04-13T16:07:00.220-07:00Great post, as always, Gregg. I guess I've nev...Great post, as always, Gregg. I guess I've never really thought about greeting fellow believers with a "holy kiss". I'll have to seriously mull your question over... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-41975670343383877902011-04-13T10:53:55.332-07:002011-04-13T10:53:55.332-07:00In the Catholic church on Good Friday we walk to t...In the Catholic church on Good Friday we walk to the alter where the priest holds the cross and we bend down to kiss it. Some people will simply touch, but a kiss is so much more powerful.Briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581532070734685757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-24061926193949796472011-04-13T08:59:06.103-07:002011-04-13T08:59:06.103-07:00Hmm...think that this Sunday, as I stand at the ba...Hmm...think that this Sunday, as I stand at the back door after the service, I'll start grabbing and kissing folks. Wondering who will smack me first: the women? the men? my wife?!<br /><br />Good post. Cultural expectations carry a lot more weight than we realize.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620657390402998257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-934678723592333532011-04-13T08:34:34.472-07:002011-04-13T08:34:34.472-07:00Very interesting K post. It will indeed be wonderf...Very interesting K post. It will indeed be wonderful to kiss the feet of Jesus. New follower.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428797675882725547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-50891472902945162262011-04-13T08:26:15.600-07:002011-04-13T08:26:15.600-07:00Oh, to be able to kiss the feet of Jesus! What a g...Oh, to be able to kiss the feet of Jesus! What a glorious day that will be. :o)<br /><br />We greet one another with a kiss in my family and in DH's family. I have to admit, though, that it was a bit disconcerting when I first met DH's family and saw the men greet each other this way. It's mainly a cultural thing (Greek) for them; however, it's very endearing to me now. To see teenage boys kiss their uncles and Papou is simply sweet.<br /><br />Great 'k' post, Gregg! Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />PS...Did you see Penny's post about the history of the kiss? You can see it at Living Above Ministries : http://pennyfranklin-livingaboveministries.blogspot.com/2011/04/best-kiss-ever.htmlLarrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551141093395055894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-50671430974828398702011-04-13T06:28:48.758-07:002011-04-13T06:28:48.758-07:00What a great post and points! I will have to give ...What a great post and points! I will have to give your question some serious thought! :-)Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199528755284144670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-46024142402918043912011-04-13T05:46:31.732-07:002011-04-13T05:46:31.732-07:00I popped over and saw your word for today and did ...I popped over and saw your word for today and did a *GASP* <br /><br />I thought, hmmm.<br /><br />Gregg, someday I will kiss Jesus' feet. So will everyone who has accepted the Savior. What a most lovely thought. That makes my heart smile.<br /><br />I see that we have replaced the kiss by the handshake. Is that enough? Very thought provoking question and I haven't had any coffee yet. I'd say that in some churches today, while the church is filled with handshakes and smiles, they are still fighting and devouring one another. So sad. I like the idea of a holy kiss instead of a handshake. :-)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-51584509260388124452011-04-13T03:32:56.322-07:002011-04-13T03:32:56.322-07:00When I lived in Spain I found it was the custom to...When I lived in Spain I found it was the custom to greet people with a kiss on both cheeks. Here in the UK we are more conservative by greeting by the formal handshake.<br /><br />Have a good day Gregg.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.com