Faithful or Zealous?

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The modern Orthodox experience in America is complex with both longstanding members born into the Church coexisting with pious converts who have chosen Orthodoxy as their religion. Neither is more important than the other since both are members of the Body of Christ. Yet there appears to be a battle for the ‘soul’ of the…

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Christian Generosity

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We live in a society that rewards generosity. Donors receive marble plaques, street names, and publicity. Even buildings are named for donors, often as incentive for wealthy people to give. As Christians our generosity is something different. Christian generosity expects nothing in return. When was the last time you gave anything without getting anything in…

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How Much More Proof Do You Need?

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In science, a single outcome does not prove a formula is true. There must be consistent findings before science accepts a theory as ‘proven’. The same is true for just about anything else that is presented to us, even our belief in God. God is not a theory. What are you waiting for? At that…

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