Jesus told his disciples that following Him meant taking up your cross and forsaking one's life. For the Samurai, those ancient warriors of Japan, their path of servitude also began with a command to live as though one was already dead. The book The Way of the Christian Samurai explores this idea and others. As a Christian engaged in the battle of this earthly life, fly the banner of the Christian samurai to remind yourself and others that this is not a path you choose lightly.
