tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36362337.post8634038926375018385..comments2023-06-13T07:26:18.834-04:00Comments on Sweet Tea With Lemon: WorshipRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14959946409918907667noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36362337.post-46909831295072418622008-09-09T08:58:00.000-04:002008-09-09T08:58:00.000-04:00WARNING: long comment ahead!!Very good (and needfu...WARNING: long comment ahead!!<BR/><BR/>Very good (and needful) thoughts Rebekah! Clearly, I'm a bit behind in my blog reading, but made certain that I 'flagged' this post cause it's been a major topic on my mind for several years now as I watch the Christian community around me wrestle with this issue.<BR/><BR/>I'm afraid that fewer and fewer Christians are actually 'wrestling' with the matter/question. It seems to me that more and more are 'adopting' the notion and practice reflected in our 'entertainment' saturated culture.<BR/><BR/>This topic is especially interesting to me in light of my earlier charismatic days--I see lots of 'conditioned responses' much like you described in the patriotic service you mentioned. Sadly, I've seen LOTS of those over the years and it disturbs me deeply--man and/or a nation is exhalted but not Christ. I was reminded of this recently when I listened to John McCain's acceptance speech--he kept referring to his 'faith' in America, and how his love for America brought him through his time as a POW. I'd like to think I understand what he was 'saying' without saying it cause of the political dog-fight and frenzy it might cause to boldly praise God for His mercy and deliverance. But, clearly I digress!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your thoughts on this, I'll be bookmarking this as I continue to sort through my thoughts and practice in light of Scripture!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388126339087271102noreply@blogger.com