Seasoned with Salt
In ancient times, the spiritual offerings of God’s people were to be seasoned with salt. In our day, our conversations are to be seasoned with salt.
Our relationship with the Jewish people
We Christians have great admiration for the Jewish people. Yet we have a proven history of treating them terribly. What is the right way forward?
The Qur’an
The Qur’an is the central religious text of Islam. We are reading it to become better-equipped for the ministry of Interfaith Dialogue with Muslims.
Inside A Hindu Temple
[Adventures in Faith: India; 1991] One Sunday afternoon a friend and I toured a large Hindu temple. It was an amazing experience!
Hare Krishna Monks
[Adventures in Faith: England; 1992] In Birmingham I encountered the Hare Krishna movement. Their members were overflowing with joy.
The Ānāpānasati Sutta
The Ānāpānasati Sutta is a Buddhist text about using your breath as a starting point for meditation. Reading it can help prepare you for Interfaith Dialogue.
The Nārada Bhakti Sûtra
The Nārada Bhakti Sûtra is a popular Hindu text on the practice of devotion. Reading it can help prepare you for Interfaith Dialogue.
Chapter 4 of the Yoga Sûtras of Patañjali
[Hindu] The ultimate goal of yoga is emancipation. Liberation. We are freed from our attachment to the past and from all bondage and suffering.
Chapter 3 of the Yoga Sûtras of Patañjali
[Hindu] The eight limbs of Yoga, continued. Effects of Mystical Experience.
Chapter 2 of the Yoga Sûtras of Patañjali
[Hindu] Patañjali says the goal is mystical union with God. But there are five obstacles. The eight limbs of Yoga.