No Guarantees

By Be Transfigured Ministries | July 3, 2024 |

Our consumer society has a way of convincing us to purchase products we don’t even desire. Retailers and manufacturers proudly assert a money back guarantee if we are not satisfied. All we need to do is change our mind. Salvation does not come with a money back guarantee. The Lord said, “Not every one who…

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Works Seal Your Faith

By Be Transfigured Ministries | July 2, 2024 |

So many non-Orthodox accuse the Church of depending upon works to get into heaven. Our life of fasting and worship ‘regulations’ are interpreted as works. Interestingly, feeding the poor is never accused against the Church. The truth is, neither feeding the poor nor fasting with a thousand prostrations are used by the Church as ‘works’…

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Helping Hands

By Be Transfigured Ministries | July 1, 2024 |

One of the greatest gifts a Christian receives is the opportunity to help another person. It might be financial help or just lending a helping hand when things get difficult. God is always ‘there’ when we need Him, so it is only natural that we offer the same love to others. At that time, Jesus…

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