This next post touches on something foundational—yet often overlooked—in your journey with Jesus. It’s one of those “hidden in plain sight” truths that, once seen, changes everything:
You are a royal priest, and your High Priest is Jesus.

Rediscovering Your True Identity
The Holy Spirit is inviting us back to the Older Testament—not to return to the law, but to recover the context and depth of our calling. Because if you’ve truly been born again, you’re not just saved from sin—you’ve been called into priesthood.

Not a priesthood of robes and rituals, but of Spirit-filled love and service.

Hebrews 6:20 tells us that Jesus is our eternal High Priest in the order of Melchizedek. And 1 Peter 2:9 echoes that we are His royal priesthood. This isn’t symbolic or honorary—it’s real. You’ve been set apart by the Spirit to live a life that reflects Jesus’ heart to the world.

But here’s the truth:
Most Christians have no idea what that actually means.

What Happened to the Priesthood?
For centuries, the Church allowed man-made systems to replace the Spirit-led priesthood of believers. The clergy-laity divide—what Scripture calls Nicolaitanism—treated most believers as passive “laity” while elevating religious professionals as the “real ministers.” This model left generations disempowered and disconnected from their God-given identity.

And why? In large part because the Older Testament—the foundation of Jesus' High Priestly ministry—was discarded by anti-Semitic theologians who thought it irrelevant or “Jewish.” The result is a generation of Christians who don’t know their role, don’t walk in their authority, and have never been taught what it means to serve God as a priest of love, intercession, and truth.

But the tide is turning. The Spirit is awakening a remnant people who are reclaiming their priesthood and walking in the joy of their High Priest’s presence.

Warning: Not All “Unity” Is of the Spirit
We’ve talked before about the importance of truth in love—but in this post, we need to be honest about some of the counterfeit versions of unity sweeping through Christianity today.

There’s a trend to unify all Christian denominations and traditions under one label, even if their core beliefs contradict the Bible. And this ecumenical “unity at all costs” often ignores the central truth of the gospel: that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus (Acts 4:12).

Mike and Sue have walked through these realities personally, and from experience, they’ve seen that:

• Many Charismatics have traded the Spirit’s gifts for emotion-driven worship.
• Many Fundamentalists and Pentecostals fall into legalism, trying to earn God's favor.
• And tragically, many Evangelicals have abandoned the exclusivity of Christ, embracing a form of universalism that denies Jesus' own words in John 14:6.

Let that sink in:
Some surveys show that over half of self-identified Evangelicals believe there are other ways to God besides faith in Jesus.

This isn’t unity. This is apostasy dressed in the language of tolerance.

Returning to the Way of JesusThere is only one way to true spiritual identity: Jesus as Savior AND Lord.
When we embrace Him as our High Priest, we begin to live not just for Him but with Him—offering spiritual sacrifices of praise, obedience, love, and service.

You’re not a spectator.

You’re not just a church attendee.

You’re a royal priest, anointed to walk in the power and beauty of God’s truth and mercy.

So What Does That Mean for You?
It means your daily life is sacred. It means your worship is powerful.

It means your service matters—not because it happens on a stage, but because it flows from your Spirit-led identity.

This is the heart of what we do here at Rhema Yoga: we stretch our bodies in Christ-centered movement, but more importantly, we stretch our hearts to live out our priesthood in His presence.

So let’s drop the labels and reclaim the call.

Let’s stop identifying ourselves by denominations or traditions.

Let’s simply say with boldness and gratitude:

“We are followers of our Lord Jesus.”

Stay rooted in your High Priest.

Serve out of love, not legalism.

And never forget--you are chosen, holy, and set apart for the glory of God.

With you in this priestly path,
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Adam 
Founder, Rhema Yoga
Spiritual Healing Through Christ-Centered Yoga
Preparing Today’s Yogis for His Kingdom

Be still.
Take a breath.
Can you hear it?

In a world that’s loud, hurried, and full of noise, there is a gentle whisper speaking directly to your heart. It isn’t random. It isn’t the universe speaking in vague mysteries.
It’s the voice of your Shepherd.

The world may call it “the whispers of the universe,”
but we know — it’s the Holy Spirit.

The breath of God within you.
The one who whispers truth when the world shouts lies.
He speaks in nudges, in dreams, in quiet convictions.

He speaks in the pause between poses on your mat, in the silence after a deep exhale, in the tear that forms when you release old pain and step into healing.

Rhema Yoga is about tuning your whole being — body, mind, and spirit — to the voice of the One who created the universe.
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Because being guided doesn’t mean striving.
It means surrendering to divine direction.

“Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you turn to the right or to the left.”
— Isaiah 30:21

So…
Be guided.
Listen to the whispers.
Not of a distant cosmos,
but of the Living God who knit you together with intention and purpose.
He still speaks.

Will you be still enough to hear?

With grace & peace,

Adam
Founder, Rhema Yoga
Spiritual Healing Through Christ-Centered Yoga
Preparing Today’s Yogis for His Kingdom

Life pulls at us from every angle—notifications, expectations, opinions, delays, disruptions. It’s like walking through a crowd with voices shouting your name, trying to tug your heart in a hundred directions at once.

But here’s the truth: you weren’t made for chaos.
You were made for purpose.
You were created in Christ Jesus for good works—prepared in advance just for you (Ephesians 2:10).

Your life is a divine unfolding.
Your goals—especially the ones placed in your spirit by God—are sacred.
So what do we do with the distractions?

We don’t fight them.
We dance through them.
When you know who you are and what you’re here to do, you can smile at the noise, sidestep the drama, and keep flowing with grace.

That’s kingdom focus. That’s spiritual rhythm.
Distractions aren’t always loud. Sometimes they’re subtle:

• Comparison
• Overthinking
• Fear of missing out
• Fear of not being enough
• Even false urgency disguised as opportunity

But when your eyes are fixed on Jesus and your heart is aligned with your heavenly calling, you move differently. You move like someone who’s already won the race.
Because the victory is already yours in Christ.

Here’s a little reminder from the Word:
"Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways."
—Proverbs 4:25-26

Focus forward.
Move freely.
Stay light on your spiritual feet.
And when the world tries to distract you--
just smile, breathe deep… and dance on.

You were born to move with purpose.

With love & joy,
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Adam
Founder, Rhema Yoga
Spiritual Healing Through Christ-Centered Yoga
Preparing Today’s Yogis for His Kingdom

We often crave a sudden, sweeping calm—a miracle fix that silences all inner noise. But the peace Jesus gives doesn’t usually crash in all at once like a wave. It arrives gently, like a sunrise, illuminating the dark corners of our hearts one moment at a time.

And this peace? It’s not something we achieve. It’s something we receive.

Piece by piece, God restores what was broken. Thought by thought, He renews our minds. Breath by breath, He teaches us how to be still and know that He is God.

Sometimes, peace looks like forgiveness. Other times, it’s boundaries. Sometimes it’s rest. Other times, surrender. No matter what shape it takes, it’s always rooted in one truth: Christ Himself is our peace (Ephesians 2:14).

So if you're walking through chaos today—within or around you—don’t despair. Let peace arrive in small, sacred steps. Let your time on the mat be a space where those pieces come together. A place where you exchange your worries for His whispers.

You don’t need to have it all figured out to be free. You just need to take the next breath in faith, and let His Spirit lead you home to stillness.

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.”
—Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

May you trust Him with the pieces.

With you in grace,
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Adam
Founder, Rhema Yoga
Spiritual Healing Through Christ-Centered Yoga
Preparing Today’s Yogis for His Kingdom

Today we’re bringing you a message that’s both heartfelt and cautionary—especially for our brothers and sisters outside the United States who are seeking to follow Jesus in Spirit and truth.

The message is called:
“Worship or Performance? A Call to the Genuinely Born Again Around the World.”

Don’t Follow the Crowd—Follow ChristHere in the U.S., the Church has been deeply impacted by the culture of entertainment. Over generations, we’ve slowly drifted from heartfelt worship to a form of spiritual consumerism. The influence of TV, movies, social media, and celebrity-driven culture has reshaped not only how people live—but how many churches operate.

Rather than a holy gathering of Jesus-followers, much of what’s called “church” has become a carefully crafted experience:
• Stage lighting.
• Rock-concert-style music.
• Feel-good messages that avoid repentance.
• Programs designed to keep people entertained, not transformed.
It looks alive, but too often it lacks the life-changing presence of Christ.

A Church That Runs Like a Business?
The roots of this shift go back decades. Around the 1970s, a movement began that redefined pastors as CEOs and churches as businesses. The goal? Customer satisfaction.

That meant crafting messages that wouldn’t offend, offering activities that cater to people’s desires, and creating an atmosphere that feels more like a show than sacred space.

But here’s the problem:
Jesus didn’t call us to comfort. He called us to follow Him.

He called us to die to ourselves, take up our cross, and walk in holiness—not to be spectators in a spiritual show.

Worship Isn’t Entertainment
In Scripture, worship is reverent. It’s intimate. It’s from the heart of the redeemed—those who’ve confessed their sins and are filled with the Spirit. It’s never meant to be a performance for the crowd. It’s meant to be adoration offered to our Father and King.

But today, many services are designed to create a mood, stir emotion, and leave people feeling good--regardless of their actual relationship with Jesus.

This grieves the heart of God. And it grieves ours, too.

A Word to the Global Church
To our dear brothers and sisters in other nations:
Please don’t copy what’s happening in the American Church.

Don’t trade Spirit-led truth for polished performances. Don’t sacrifice biblical conviction for entertainment appeal. Don’t let “church growth” become more important than spiritual depth.

The way of Christ isn’t flashy. It’s humble, holy, and often costly. But it leads to joy, freedom, and eternal fruit.

Stay Rooted in the Real
As a Rhema Yoga community, we’re not just here to stretch our bodies—we’re here to stretch our spirits. To let go of cultural comfort and press into spiritual reality. To live as a remnant people, abiding in the love of Jesus and walking in the power of the Spirit.
So let’s remember:

• Worship isn’t a vibe—it’s surrender.
• Church isn’t a show—it’s family.
• Faith isn’t about feelings—it’s about transformation.

May we be a people who resist the lure of shallow religion and entertainment-driven faith.

May we embrace the beauty of holiness, the power of truth, and the love of our risen Lord.

With hearts bowed and lifted,

Adam 
Founder, Rhema Yoga
Spiritual Healing Through Christ-Centered Yoga
Preparing Today’s Yogis for His Kingdom

Love yourself so that you may know how to live with self-respect.

Let that truth breathe in you for a moment.

We live in a world that is quick to teach us shame but slow to teach us how to honor ourselves. But if you are in Christ, shame no longer has a seat at your table. In His mercy, you’ve been made new. And in His love, you are called worthy. Not because of what you’ve done, but because of what He has done for you.

To truly love yourself is not vanity. It’s humility. It’s recognizing that you are a vessel of the Holy Spirit—formed by God, bought at a price, and called to walk in dignity. When you love yourself in light of His love, you stop living in cycles of self-rejection and start living in the radiance of self-respect.

The way you treat yourself reveals what you believe about how God sees you. If your inner voice is harsh, unforgiving, and cruel, ask yourself—have I really received the kindness of the Father? Or am I still agreeing with the voices of the past?

To walk in self-respect is to walk in reverence of what He’s made holy. And that includes you.

So take care of your body. Let your thoughts be renewed. Let your breath anchor you. Let your yoga be worship. Let your soul rest in the arms of the One who said, “You are Mine.”

When you truly receive His love, you’ll no longer tolerate what dishonors your spirit. And from that sacred place of acceptance, you’ll move, stretch, and live with a quiet strength that blesses every room you enter.

Because self-respect doesn’t come from striving—it flows from being loved well by the Father.

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”
—1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV)

With love and deep respect,

Adam
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Founder, Rhema Yoga
Spiritual Healing Through Christ-Centered Yoga
Preparing Today’s Yogis for His Kingdom

In a world constantly chasing happiness, Jesus invites us to give it instead.

That sounds upside down, doesn’t it? But isn’t that the Kingdom way? Where the last become first, the meek inherit the earth, and the broken-hearted are blessed?

The joy of the Lord isn’t something we strive for—it’s something we sow. And the moment you shift from searching for happiness to offering it, something powerful happens: heaven moves through you.

When you choose to bless someone else—whether with a smile, a kind word, a gentle presence, or an encouraging prayer—you’re letting the Spirit of Christ pour out of you like living water. And the beautiful thing about water is… it never flows through something without touching it. As you pour joy into others, joy touches you too.

This is not emotional hype or self-help. This is spiritual law: “Give, and it will be given to you” (Luke 6:38). Sow peace, and you reap peace. Sow encouragement, and you reap strength. Sow happiness—and guess what shows up at your door?

This is the way of Jesus, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross. He gave up everything so we could gain everything. And now His Spirit lives in us, inviting us to do the same—not in grand gestures, but in daily, holy choices.

So today, in your relationships, your yoga practice, your waiting room moments—give happiness.
Offer a smile.

Speak life.

Be the light.

And trust that in doing so, joy will find its way back to you.

You don’t have to go searching for joy when you’ve become a source of it.

With joy in Him,

Adam
Founder, Rhema Yoga
Spiritual Healing Through Christ-Centered Yoga
Preparing Today’s Yogis for His Kingdom
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“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25