Agape Waltham

[Agape Waltham @AgapeWaltham]

Friends, I am excited about the virtual launch of “Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love” next Sunday, January 8th at 4:30 p.m. ET. If you can join (spots limited), register here!
https://t.co/AgePLCOAAg

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

At Christmas, we celebrate invisible, divine love taking on human form, what we know of as the “Incarnation.” The real significance of Christmas is that love- the Christ consciousness- becomes incarnate in us! Enjoy this meditation on incarnational love.
https://t.co/OvMytlvreR

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

hold THE universal truth. As we affirm that “God is Still Speaking,” we do well to hold our beliefs lightly, knowing that wisdom and new revelations are constantly springing forth from God’s well of abundant life.
“Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love”
https://t.co/Dzrwy9hf18

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

It is a much-needed purification of unhelpful religiosity, so that the spiritual depth of Jesus’ life and ministry can emerge once again.
From my newly released book, “Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love”
https://t.co/Dzrwy9hf18

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

Today's reformers are encouraging us to move back to a simpler creed: that love is our path, love is our guide, and love is our foundation. In this spirit, ask of any belief, ritual, or tradition- does it align with love? Let’s test it and find out.
https://t.co/Dzrwy9hf18

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

Jesus’ question to Christians today is simple- do your beliefs align with love? If we are known as Jesus’ disciples by our love, not by our beliefs, then we must take a long, close look at how we re-orient our lives and our communities.
“Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love”

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

Jesus’ life and ministry weren’t about ushering in a new set of beliefs. Early followers of Jesus were known as “The Way.” Albeit imperfectly, those early disciples sought to live out the path of love that Jesus embodied and taught them: “By this everyone will know (part 1 of 2)

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

Watching this video made me smile! https://t.co/MrDJbomU90
I shot it 8.5 years ago, thinking I’d be finished with my book in 2015! How much I grew in those 8 years as I brought this book to completion. I’m grateful to share the finished product now. https://t.co/Dzrwy9hMQG

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

For centuries, Christian circles have been defined by theological beliefs rooted in a vengeful, violent, judgmental God. These beliefs have been the foundation for vengeful, violent and judgmental Christian behaviors. It's no wonder that people aren’t interested in church.(1of2)

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

“Most of us know what Christianity needs to shed- its judgment of others; its condemnation of people of other faiths, and of no faith at all; its attachment to dogma and limiting beliefs that no longer resonate with common sense Christians.

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

"Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love" is about embodiment. It is not about converting people from other religions to Christianity or judging those who have fallen short of the highest standards of love. “Back to Love” is about “incarnating” all that Jesus incarnated.

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

“A faith that isn’t lived out has little power in a world where faith is also used as a weapon.”
From Chapter 2- “Embodiment” of my newly released book, “Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love: A New Paradigm for Being Church Together”

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

“The radical thing about divine love is this- God loves us, and there’s NOTHING we can do about it. In the words of Philip Yancey, there’s nothing we can do to make God love us more, and nothing we can do to make God love us less.”
From “Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love”

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

'Jesus did not present a God who was the arbiter of the Ultimate, Divine Trade Agreement- “Do or believe the right things, and you’ll receive my love. If you don’t, you won’t!” This is us creating God in the image of human love!'
Ch. 1- Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love

[Matt Carriker @CarrikerMatt]

Today I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my 10 year labor of love: the book “Giving Christianity Back to Agape Love.” Details about how to order:
https://t.co/0tuGcITKyg
Every day for the next two weeks I will share a quote, meditation, or video related to Agape Love. :)

[Agape Waltham @AgapeWaltham]

Join Agape tomorrow (10/2) at 2:45 p.m. as we explore what it means to experience the Holy through sacred texts, spiritual practices and the mystics. This is the first in a series of Agape gatherings, and will be followed by occasional small groups. https://t.co/rSKuebUdDZ

[Agape Waltham @AgapeWaltham]

https://t.co/kC1gEE1aOv

[Agape Waltham @AgapeWaltham]

Just two guys singing Amazing Grace. God is good. https://t.co/dytp3ajKYE

[Agape Waltham @AgapeWaltham]

This Sunday! We will have a blast!
https://t.co/6cG08wgQse

[DiscoverWalthamMA @DiscoverWaltham]

Coming up Sunday: Agape Spiritual Community 2nd Annual Coffeehouse and Dinner Church! All are welcome! @AgapeWaltham https://t.co/xoxezipsj1 via @Shareaholic