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The Transformative Power of Living in God’s Kingdom

 Christianity is not just another religion with different beliefs and rituals. It is a way of life as disciples of Jesus Christ. This is the powerful message that Dallas Willard has for us in his book DIVINE CONSPIRACY. Though written in 1998, its message is even more relevant now as the Christian faith struggles to stand up to alternative truth claims.   Dallas Willard was a renowned philosopher, theologian, and author whose work significantly impacted Christian thought and spiritual formation. Born in 1935, he served as a professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California for nearly four decades. Willard was best known for his writings on discipleship and the nature of the Kingdom of God, offering profound insights into Christian living. Willard’s work often bridged the gap between academic theology and practical spirituality, making his ideas accessible to scholars and laypeople. He argued that Christian life should be marked by transformation, not merely...

Amaranth Wisdom

  Buddha discovered the mysteries of human suffering while meditating under a banyan tree. The falling apple triggered thoughts of gravity in Isaac Newton’s head. I got some trace of wisdom when I bought a packet of rajgira (seeds of Amaranth). Rajgira is the seed of the Amaranth plants. These tiny seeds are used for food as raw seeds or flour. It is also called the Indian Quinoa. The leaves and stem are also used as vegetables. They could be pink or green. My experience of the rajgira seeds in my porridge was horrible. It seems that the packet of seeds that I bought from Amazon had fine grains of sand. At every spoon, I bit something hard making me throw the whole bowl of porridge away. I was angry that I was duped. I had no idea about what I can do with two large packets of it that I was left with. Like Buddha, and Newton I started thinking deep. I took the packet of seeds and threw it on the wet ground. It rained the following two days as well. Then lo and behold on the ...