We are generations down history's road from the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have copies of the Holy Scriptures, old and new testaments, all over the world, in various languages and formats. Churches dot the landscape, around the globe, and are both underground and magnificent edifices. We, Americans, claim our nation is established by and with Christian principles. Many other nations think American is synonomous with "Christian." But Christianity knows no political identity or limitation. Nor is the Christian faith just another religion that vies for supremacy though "holy" wars. True Christianity is found in the depth of love--love for God, first, and love for our fellow man, second. It is about the return of faithful relationship to God who created us, mankind, and gave Himself to us and for us. It is about receiving the gift of restoration and reconciliation and life that was lost to mankind because of sin. We, modern believers, are not Christian by familial default or locality or citizenship. Each of us, just as in the days of Christ and the early church, become Christians by believing in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, and obeying His commandments: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and strength; and, you shall love your neighbor as you love yourself." (See Matthew 22:37-40) This is the summation of all Moses and the prophets have said and written down.

Faith is the ultimate action of love. Believing in the one we say we love is the proof that this love is genuine and complete. Remaining in company and concert with our Beloved, the Lord who loved us first, will be our greatest challenge and our greatest joy. Think about it.