This is the chapter reading of V. C. Kitchen's book I Was a Pagan titled This Business of Getting Back to God with the subtitle of Destiny.

This is a chapter that is talking to use about our destiny and future when we turn and go all in to a spiritual way of living! Its our obligation to carry this message!

This chapter was all about why spiritual growth is continuously needed, and where to look for it. V. C. Kitchen also shares with us some of his pitfalls he had along the way in on his spiritual journey and trying to live unselfishly.

A great reminder that we need to constantly be watching out for the re-emergence of our character defects, selfishness, and self-centeredness. Remember, if we feel disconnected from that power greater than ourselves, it is usually us who has the problem!

This is the chapter reading of V. C. Kitchen's book I Was a Pagan titled This Business of Being of Use to People with the subtitle of Growth.

This is a chapter that really calls home the sacrifices we need to be willing to make to pursue a spiritual lifestyle of selflessness. Great reading!

This reading is about what so many people what to do and set their mission to... helping people! V. C. Kitchen talks about how it isn't just sharing your experience - but authentically connecting to another human being.

Our role is to help facilitate someone's journey to connect with a God of their understanding. To live a spiritual way of life and incorporate these principles into all that we do, is how people become attracted to our way of living, and can then help them. It is called a spiritual practice for a reason!

This is the chapter reading of V. C. Kitchen's book I Was a Pagan titled This Business of Being of Use to People with the subtitle of Creativeness.

Inspiring others to change has some requirements to allow people to relate to you, and this chapter by V. C. Kitchen tells us about those!

Another fantastic chapter about the reintegration of Kitchen into the world after him spiritual awakening! This is a great account of the different view of the church, before and after his spiritual experience.

Building new churches and other religious congregations is a crucial part of the world we live in today and is desperately needed, and Kitchen tells us some important aspects to ensure we bring!

This is the chapter reading of V. C. Kitchen's book I Was a Pagan titled This Business of Going to Church with the subtitle of Religion.

A chapter that really shines some light in the direction of society today, and the loss of engagement in religious bodies and how to bring it back to life!

This is a chapter about learning how to truly be able to help other people. This chapter brings into the picture the aspect of spiritual help which is lost so often in today's helping professions!

"Fear and self-indulgence - the two factors which probably contribute more to ill-health than any others you could name." pg. 210

That is still the truth today, unfortunately I believe even to more of an extent I am afraid! See what you think!