A first century teaching known as The Didache or The Lord’s Teaching through the Twelve Apostles to the Nations is an anonymous work from the first century, and it is written to teach the basics of the faith. Here we find instruction on giving thanks after celebrating holy communion: “And after you are filled (after […]
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The Tale of Hairy and Grabby, Part 1
‘Former Secretary of Labor Raymond Donovan tells the story of being on Air Force One. He was in the back compartment of the jet while President Reagan was in the front of the compartment. ‘The phone rang in the back compartment and the voice said, “Mr. Donovan, the president would like for you to join […]
Quotes from Christian History
On Mondays, I’ll be sharing a quote from Christian history to help us learn and grow by engaging with those Christians who come before us as we sit at a soul table. From his second century A.D. writing Against Heresies, Iraneaus argues, “The powerful Word, and true man, redeeming [ransoming] us by his own blood […]
a soul table 