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Christianity and Yoga
A rather interesting look at Yoga and Christianity.
Reflection: How does 1 Corinthians 8 address a similar issue? What might 1 Corinthians 8 tell us about this article?
AlbertMohler.com – The Subtle Body — Should Christians Practice Yoga?.
Cal Thomas on Revival & Glen Beck
Revivals don’t ratify the earthly aspirations of humanity, including selfish political agendas. They are about glorifying God. Too many modern Christians have it backward. In a real revival the Lincoln Memorial event would have been a result, not an attempt to cause a revival. People would have assembled who had already repented in private. They would not have bemoaned a decline in American “morality,” but instead have fallen on their knees or faces and cried out in genuine repentance and humility.
via WORLDmag.com | Community | Blog Archive | Genuine revival.
Christianity is very much about personal repentance. When the Christian is more concerned with the sins of the ‘nation’ or Politicians than our own, personal sin, we become the people Jesus warned us about.
“Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”
(Matthew 7:3–5 ESV)
Are you a 'fake' Christian?
Another view of Glen Beck, Politics and the Church
5 Ways to Know If Youre Really a Christian | TheResurgence
Pray for the Church in Iraq
Propping the church in the Middle East appears a losing battle. If centuries of decline under Islamic hegemony haven’t been enough, a few years of sectarian fighting and terrorism in Iraq are proving near fatal. The Christian population there has dropped from 1.5 million in 1990 to perhaps as low as 400,000—and many of them are internally displaced. Extremists target Christians in what amounts to ethnic cleansing in major cities, where vibrant Christian communities have dwindled to remnants. In Basra handfuls of believers meet to worship in house churches now.
via WORLD Magazine | A desperate hour | Mindy Belz | Jul 31, 10.
Pray with me
Just got an email from a family we know, missionaries whom our church supports. They are experiencing a serious shortfall in giving, due to the down economy. They work among Muslim people, and have already sacrificed a month’s pay to remain on the mission field. Their need is $5K. Please pray for them, and if you’d be interested in helping out, contact us at comchurch@sbcglobal.net.
7 Counterfeits of Repentance | TheResurgence
Survey: 72% of Millennials more spiritual than religious – USATODAY.com
Most young adults today dont pray, dont worship and dont read the Bible, a major survey by a Christian research firm shows.If the trends continue, “the Millennial generation will see churches closing as quickly as GM dealerships,” says Thom Rainer, president of LifeWay Christian Resources. In the groups survey of 1,200 18- to 29-year-olds, 72% say theyre “really more spiritual than religious.”
via Survey: 72% of Millennials more spiritual than religious – USATODAY.com.
One of the greatest mistakes the Church makes is lowering the bar. When becoming a Christian means nothing more than praying a prayer, or being confirmed in a denomination, it shouldn’t surprise us when folks abandon ship. After all, if there is little more to Christ than Sunday mornings, why waste my time at a Church?
This is why Christ’s teaching was filled with grace and truth. The grace is simple: all those who follow Christ will be saved. The truth is harder: you actually have to follow. It’s not enough to say, “I love Jesus,” and then go about life as if He didn’t exist. To be a Christian is to strive to know and follow Him, imperfectly for sure, out of my love for Him.
Maybe the Church needs to spend time sharing the cost of discipleship, as Christ did, before inviting people–young or old–to follow.
Brandon Markette 