I like “passion bucket” too!

I said was a “booker” the other day to someone who knew what I meant by it… Someone who did not thought I meant “bookie”.... too funny. Thought maybe they would understand “facer"… Nope. They wondered why I didn’t tell them I had another job working at a grocery store as a stocker.

Haven’t heard of any of these. Then again, that doesn’t necessarily mean squat. But sure is funny.

To all those who treasure American English - and we thought eubonics would ruin the common man’s language.  Having lived in several states in the lower 48, I have used many terms (some inappropriate for this venue).  With apology to the late William F. Buckley, one wonders why people who have English as their second language (and even as my first for these 58 years) get confused and misunderstood.  I must be different in not accepting too much slang, because I preach is a multicultural/multilanguage church, and try to use standard English as much as possible.  To avoid embarassement, and increase understanding, “cliches’ are avoided and understanding increased.  Spending 22 years in the military (USN and USA) we employed many abbreviations and in general were understood by most - for example any ex-marines out there whoever participated in “office hours?” or if you were in the navy were told to “come about’ or ‘bows and toes?” So as far as preaching goes, let us keep the word simple, for the LORD instructs us to give us understanding “I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.” [Psalm 119:125].  In common conversation maybe...from the pulpit - personally.....no! In closing......I hate to do this but remember President Bill Clinton when he used to say..."KISS" (for those who are too young to remember - “keep it simple stupid” or the translation I perfer “keep it short and sweet.” For all as we enter the summer months and see many visitors in our congregations, to all: blessings, and keep the WORD pure and HOLY, for the WORD is HIS!
One final comment - aren’t christians blamed for using too much “Christinese?” If we follow “"CS"” - noted above - wouldn’t it make it worse for the unchurched not having a clue as to what we are talking about?  Just a few thoughts for today! ;{ )