I’ve heard both sides of this coin.  Frankly, I hear the emphasis most often that Christianity is not a religion, it’s a personal relationship.  While I understand the importance of setting Christianity apart from all other religions we must also consider what we are saying when we make...

Now here appears Christianity in its true colors. To be of such a spirit as this is to be of such a spirit as Christ so often requires of us, if we would be His disciples. This is to sell all and give to the poor. This is to take up the cross daily and follow Christ. To have such a spirit as this is...