Wow! The experiment is under way! Now over 1400 churches, representing over 800,000 believers is up and running.
This past weekend at Oasis we answered the question - "if God would answer One Prayer for the church - what what would you pray?" Caryl and I spoke and our prayer was "Make Us Religious".
Needless to say this title made many uncomfortable. At Oasis and in many churches we have worked hard to not be "religious" but rather relational. We have not changed our position or the direction of the church. However, as we sought God on what our prayer would be - we kept coming back to James 1:26-27.
Those who are 'Truly' religious - will pay heed to this verse.
1. Truly Religious People Control Their Tongue
2. Truly Religious People Are Compassionate
3. Truly Religious People Refuse Corruption
May the church become a place of action and one that not only looks religious but rather is 'truly' religious. Perhaps you cringe when someone asks you if you are religious. In light of James 1:26-27 - when someone asks you if you are religious this week, how will you respond?
God - Make us 'Truly' Religious
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I had to do a double-take there. Isn't religious pretty much blacklisted? Glad I stumbled onto your blog. Can't wait to see which messages you choose to use during this series! I think we're starting with Craig Goeschel (sp?).
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