So after seeing parts of the prayer service today...it got me thinking. Trump is able to do allot as commander and chief, as President. He cleaned out the government and much of the business side of things. However something still remains. The battle between Good and Evil must include the Church. Obviously there is still evil present there. So how should this happen. Is it time for the invisible Church to rise up and begin forming networks??? . What better time for this to happen. A good friend of mine...a brother in Christ...told me that if we were REALLY the city on a hill He calls us to be, the news headlines would not be what we see.
I declared it to start the year and I declare it now. Jesus is calling his body to rise from the shadows and begin to lead in much of the work that must be done. Will you play your part or simply wait until the crowd agrees. We are set apart. Let's act that way. Love you all.
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Trump should have gotten up and walked out - I’d not want to be the person for coordinating that event for Trump
Agree. I'm thinking it must've been the same person who counseled him to call a press conference about "StarGate" on Day 1.
Episcopalian church should be ashamed...
I think the church is an outdated model.
I think people need to focus on living through actions.
I know tons of people that who to church as a "Social Status" symbol. But outside of it they are bad people.
Would you expand on "outdated model" part.
I agree many act good in church but after are very different.
There’s a movie called Stigmata (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145531/) that explores some profound spiritual themes.
For those unfamiliar with the term, "Stigmata" is used in Christianity to describe the appearance of bodily wounds, scars, or pain that correspond to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ.
These marks, often on the hands, feet, and side, symbolize a deep spiritual connection to Christ’s suffering. The word itself comes from the Greek term meaning "mark" or "brand."
In the movie, the main character undergoes a spiritual possession that causes her to physically experience the same torture as Christ.
As the story unfolds, this possession delivers a powerful message:
"God is in everything—not just in churches or religious buildings made of wood and stone."
This message challenges institutionalized religion, and the church in the movie perceives it as a threat. The leaders aim to suppress her, fearing the implications of such a radical idea.
As a Catholic/Christian man who grew up in the church, this movie made me reflect deeply. In my opinion, both the Church and even the Bible, as they are often practiced, have contributed to what I’d call "moral laziness."
They sometimes create the illusion that salvation is guaranteed simply by adhering to outward practices like:
Going to church. Reading the Bible. Repenting.
This approach, in my view, fosters a culture where someone can mistreat others yet still feel morally superior because they attend church and know scripture.
My grandmother on my mom’s side was deeply religious and very conservative. She knew the Bible inside and out, but she often used it as a tool to elevate herself above others. Scripture became a way for her to justify treating people poorly, all while maintaining an air of moral superiority.
It’s important to remember that faith alone is not enough—we must take action and physically go out into the world to help others, as Christ would want us to do.
Humans are neither inherently good nor bad; we exist in either a fallen or unfallen state, which can shift back and forth over time.
To live as Christ intended, we must find a balance: holding ourselves and others accountable through simple frameworks like the Ten Commandments while also working to help move people from a fallen to an unfallen state through our actions.
Reading the Bible and going to church, while valuable for personal growth, does little to directly aid others. True faith requires more. It demands that we act, love, and serve in ways that uplift and transform those around us.
Depends on the church. The church I attend focuses on fellowship/community. There are many different ministries in which to serve. The church leadership is always open to creating new ministries when members ask. The most active ministry is Dress a Girl where sewers make dresses and book bags then give them to Samaritans Purse for distribution. They also make lap quilts for the VA (they've been getting requests from other VAs who heard about the ministry)
I will prayer.
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You are welcome.
I think you are on the right track - thank you for this post!
A long time ago, I heard a priest give a sermon where he said that we are "headed back to the catacombs". Meaning, Christianity grew out of persecution, and it only grew because the core believers were faithful to the truth of Jesus Christ.
So the "Church" will shrink. It will be persecuted. Christianity was, and will again, be built on the faith and blood of the martyrs. We as Christians must unite and be the light to the world.
What is the work we must do?
All praise and glory be to God!!
Amen. I'm in, brethren. 💪🙏