Archive for January 2023
One Day at a Time
It is true for any struggle. The only way to secure victory over struggle is by committing to fight every day. Those suffering from addiction do it. Soldiers do it. Even fire fighters do it. No struggle can be defeated without constant effort. Some days you make progress, and others you fall back. All this…
Read MoreLearn the Way of God More Accurately
In a society that lifts individuality and promotes self-reliance, it can be difficult to promote the Orthodox Church as the true Church. Since just about everyone can read, unlike the ancient days, everyone has received the gift of being able to read the Holy Scriptures on their own. The problem is, they don’t stop at…
Read MoreDon’t Be Led Astray
It is tempting to trust everything someone in authority says. We know intuitively that not everyone will speak the truth. In fact, many will speak lies to further their own agenda. This is true not only in politics, but also in the Church. For centuries the Church has been fighting against such realities, always remaining…
Read MoreHoly Families
Take just one look around your local Church and you will see what most people see. You will see a room full of families. They may not all look the same, but the families of the Church are what keep the faith alive. Children don’t take themselves to Church. Parents don’t learn how to nurture…
Read MoreTurn to the Experts
We do it all the time. We turn to experts to learn from their experience. Whether it be doctors, athletes, or just simple local tradespeople, the experts help us to navigate through obstacles in our lives. ‘Do-it-yourself’ books and videos are filled with learning opportunities for us to overcome our challenges. If it works in…
Read MoreWhy Bless Material Things?
Beginning today, the Orthodox Church on the New Calendar celebrates the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany) with as much grandeur, maybe even more than Christmas. Among the special church services, liturgies and Holy Water blessings, many Orthodox Christians will gather around natural bodies of water for a blessing. During the special blessing service, the Holy Spirit…
Read MoreAre You Ready for the End?
All eyes were on the football field last night as a player suffered cardiac arrest on the field after a powerful tackle. As of the writing of this blog, he is in critical condition, the game has been suspended, and the sports world is praying. That is good. It occurred to me this morning to…
Read MoreLooking for God
So many are searching for something more. They’re not quite sure what ‘more’ means, but their heart tells them there is ‘more’ to life. These ‘seekers’ go from place to place, person to person, hoping their hearts will be fulfilled. I have met them, and when they arrive inside a Church dedicated to God’s holiness,…
Read MoreEpisode 385 – God Does Everything He Asks of Us
As we consider our New Year Resolutions, it is important to remember that God has done everything that He asks of us. In commemorating the Circumcision of Christ, a physical reality of Christ, the Church reminds us that God has complete the Law where we were and are lacking. Transcript: I was wondering the other…
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