Comments on: She Has Blistering Commitment!

By: S.

S. — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:37:38 +0000

Moleskin is actually adhesive flannel. Maybe it was actual skin from actual moles at some point, but now it is just sticky flannel. You can get it with or without a layer of foam. I find it at the drug store, but for sure any outdoors store that has hiking and camping products should have it. I would not get the pre-cut stuff. Its better to cut it to fit your own foot.

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:53:31 +0000

I have gone barefoot for leading worship before. But that’s only because I forgot suitable shoes and my big heavy snow boots would have been infinitely more distracting.

I do keep a pair of backup black flat shoes (well broken-in ones) at my more distant church now, though!

By: Wendy in England

Wendy in England — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:12:10 +0000

Compeed in the UK is the same stuff as Band-Aid brand Blister-Block stick. And BTW, Boots has its own brand at about £1 less per stick!

By: Pigwidgeon

Pigwidgeon — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:47:52 +0000

Over on this side of the pond, there is a fantastic product called Compeed. Put one of their special plasters on, and problem sorted

By: Rev. Hannah

Rev. Hannah — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:43:35 +0000

Oh how I wish all acolyte’s moms would take a cue from this one. One of my fav acolytes-from a very affluent family-keeps showing up in Crocs-and his mom thinks he’s making a big concession to Sunday decorum, because both feet are sporting the same color…bright (dirty) orange. I just keep telling myself that AT LEAST this kid’s participating, and Jesus is looking at his heart, not his shoes.

By: Sue

Sue — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:03:34 +0000

It isn’t only those of us in ordained ministry that are concerned about footwear. I had the mother of one of my acolytes tell me that her daughter had special “acolyting” shoes–comfortable, soft soles, and plain. (I think she mentioned Sketchers.)

By: Josephine

Josephine — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:47:23 +0000

I find that Moleskin is worth the money. Keep some in your bag, or wear it as insurance the first couple times with new shoes. Love the stuff, wouldn’t be without it. [I've seen it before, I think... where do you get it, and how do you use it, please? Thanks for the tip! - PB]

By: Marlene

Marlene — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:26:48 +0000

This is the stuff PB is referring to, our local newspaper just had 3 women review it and they all said it works wonderfully:

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp163404_333181_sespider/band_aid/active_friction_block_stick.htm

She was right not to take off her shoes. Our church (my husband is one of the pastors) just had to write a dress code because people were complaining that members of the band were playing barefoot.