Tag Archives: Christianity
The Calf Path – A metaphor for the church?
I am quoting from Pagan Christianity? – “In this book, we sometimes refer to “the crooked path” that led the institutional church to its current form. This poem, written more than a century ago, served as the inspiration for that … Continue reading
A Review of Pagan Christianity? – Preface by Frank Viola
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — George Santayana, 20th-century Spanish Philosopher and Poet “Why do you yourselves transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?” — Jesus Christ in Matthew 15:3, … Continue reading
My Introduction to “Pagan Christianity?”
I am just finishing reading a book that my father sent to me (Thanks, Dad!) and that has been one of the most challenging and enlightening books I’ve read in recent years. The impact it will have on me personally … Continue reading
Alpha
Yesterday, I had my first introduction to the “Alpha” course. Alpha is a process by which people can explore the meaning of life, and ask any question in a relevant, respectful, and relational manner. We have heard about it for … Continue reading
The Apostles Creed
What I Believe Modern English Version I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, … Continue reading
Zactrust Summer School – Oxford, England – Day 4
9:30 PM It is raining. It sounds wonderful and peaceful outside my window. I just returned from hearing L.T. Jeyachandran speak in the Oxford Museum Lecture Hall (see photo) on “With All Year Heart – Service.” Near the beginning of … Continue reading
Zactrust Summer School – Oxford, England – Day 3
Happy 4th! Our English hosts greeted us today with a gift of a very nice official Oxford University key ring and fob. Observation: Our food and service here at Keble College has been very good. I was not expecting it … Continue reading
Zactrust Summer School – Oxford, England – Day 2
It has been unusually warm here in Oxford… in the 90′s (degrees F). There is no air conditioning, so the lectures are difficult to stay awake through for an American who is not used to sitting and listening to serious … Continue reading