Church of England eliminates the word church from advertising
The Church of England is being accused of eliminating the word church in order to appeal to a more liberal and secular crowd. According to critics in England, the Church is being accused of changing its advertising in order to attract more visitors and members. The word church has been replaced with congregation or community. A British vlogger revealed concerning the subject that some congregations are meeting to walk outdoors, calling it “outdoor worship or countryside walks”. This information was revealed in a study published on church planting in the UK. Lead author of the study Reverend Dr. Will Foulger says only two churches used the word congregation in their advertising. This effort is not just in the United Kingdom; according to recent article in USA Today several former pastors and churches are now taking a more liberal approach to church calling their services gatherings, collectives or communities. These new “communities” are teaching from multiple texts including scriptures from the Word of God, Buddhist, Muslim, and New Age writings. One leader, Danny Prada calls this new approach, a “Contemplative community centered on love. Prada claims they focus on Christ’s teachings, while remaining open to other ways that God speaks to humanity.” For its part in this controversy, the Church of England has not commented on the criticism.
Revival continues to breakout on college campuses
The good news is that revival is continuing to spread around the world and here in the U.S. The previous move of God that was being experienced on college campuses in 2023 into this year is continuing on campuses across the U.S. According to a pastor, over one thousand students recently gathered for a night of worship at Texas A&M Corpus Christi to hear the gospel of Jesus. 62 later accepted Christ and were baptized. The revival according to campus pastors and ministers is continuing moving from small campuses to large, Christian, and secular. Recently at Ohio State University members of the school’s football team, lead the event, sharing the Gospel to almost one thousand students. 60 students received Christ and were baptized that very night.
Revival continues to spread in Iran despite persecution of the Church
More exciting news about revival this time from the nation of Iran. The restrictive and oppressive nation is known more for its strict Islamic rules and persecution of minority groups, especially the Christian community. Despite that government’s attempt to suppress the Gospel, it has continued to flourish. According to The Voice of the Martyrs, the oppressive nature of the Iranian government is having the opposite effect on generations of Iranians under their rule. Citizens now desire democracy and freedom according to anonymous sources. This desire has caused more in the country to learn more about Christ through the Christian community in that nation. The result of more being hungry for the Gospel? According to reports from sources inside that nation thousands of mosques are now closing due to a lack of attendance. The Voice of the Martyrs and other Christian organizations also report the Gospel is spreading across other Muslim countries with thousands reporting seeing Christ in visions and becoming hungry for the Word of God.
SNBC Health report: how a magnesium deficiency can affect the body
Magnesium is considered an essential nutrient required to maintain optimal health and is used in more than 80% of metabolic functions in the body. According to mercola.com, over half of Americans are deficient in this nutrient. Magnesium works in a variety of ways in the body. It helps regulate blood pressure and nerve and muscle function, including the heart. It supports the immune system, helps ease anxiety, promotes restful sleep and has positive effects on mental health. Magnesium protects the body from cognitive issues such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Because it supports the body in so many ways, a deficiency can cause a variety of issues. Magnesium deficiency is connected to cardiovascular problems, hypertension and stroke, respiratory issues, depression, Type 2 diabetes, fragile bones, and muscle pain. While supplementation is one way to get this vital nutrient, the best way is always through food. Spinach, hemp seeds, arugula, zucchini, kale, lettuce, green beans, and butternut squash are all foods that are rich in magnesium. You can also use topical magnesium oils and lotions, or just plain Epsom salts or magnesium flakes in your bath water to help maintain proper levels in your body.