Introductory Remark - Or the gist of things

So how to write something following that page description by Chris? In my mind I think I also mentioned, “And without a beard” along with the, “If only you were a woman”, but that probably is only making it weirder. But they just don’t understand Chris and I. And that probably also sounds weird...........................on with the post.

The purpose of the blog is two help each other in our walks with Christ (I am not bothering to continue in the third person as Chris did in the introduction, I find it frustrating and confusing). This will include reflections on Bible verses/stories, religious views and news, sharing prayers and Christian music, links to books, articles, sites of interest etc., as well as comments and thoughts on other topics.  

The title of the blog “Evangelical Orthodoxy: International Reflections” comes from our joint desire to promote the Orthodox teaching of the church. Christian Orthodoxy does not belong to any one particular denomination (Chris is a Methodist and I an Anglican) but transcends denominational boundaries. Beginning with Christ and the Apostles it has been handed down to the 21^st Century. We both share a common concern since the 18^th century Orthodox Christianity has been continually attacked and watered down, changed and distorted by succeeding generations to simply reflect their views and beliefs. By sharing this we seek to be evangelically engaged in proclaiming the mystery of the Gospel, “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again” which along the Incarnation lies at the heart of Orthodox Christianity. From our studies and from our Christian walks we will offer reflections on the history, traditions and teachings of Christian Orthodoxy, as well as its current place within the Church.

We will try to be witty, we will try to be interesting and we will try to be informative. Hopefully we even prove to be inspiring. Not all our posts will be about any one topic, they will be random and they will be vastly different in content and character. We encourage you to post comments, ask questions, challenge us on what is posted and to share this page. Chris and I do not pretend to know all but we do hope that we can promote discussion and dialogue on the Christian faith as well as the issues that face us today. We hope there will be something for everyone.

Whatever the case may be we offer the following project to God so that in all and through all that happens His name will above glorified and His Gospel be proclaimed. Humbly offering the little we have for His service.