Archive for May 2026
Truth is not Subjective
Music can be defined as a series and combination of sounds pleasing to the ear. Music is subjective. What is a masterpiece to one, is garbage music to another. Nonetheless, music brings joy to every human being. The same can be said about God, but for a different reason. Some love God while others think…
Read MoreKnow Your Audience
It won’t matter what we have to say if the person we speak to is deaf. This is also true if we are speaking a foreign language. If we want our message to be understood and embraced, we must know our audience. This is most important when it comes to evangelism. Saint Paul was an…
Read MoreTake No Offense
We’ve all said it. We’ve all had that moment when we needed to tell someone the truth, but we knew it would hurt to hear the truth. So, we soften it with a simple warning. “No offense, but…” Let’s face it, with the wrong heart, hearing these words are always an offense. We take offense…
Read MoreEpisode 479 – Knowing God in Communion
When Christ was about to be crucified, He prayed for the Church. He prayed that we might know Him. He prayed that we would have life in Him. He prayed that knowing Him as Father, Son and Holy Spirit would mean eternal life. The Church has protected that truth ever since. Transcript: My brothers and…
Read MoreOn the Throne of God
On the Feast of Ascension, the Church commemorates the triumphant return of Christ to His Heavenly Throne. His return is more than just His journey home. His Ascension is our journey too. With the completion of His earthly mission, He takes us with Him to His Throne. While the Church stood staring into heaven on…
Read MoreHave I Changed Yet?
Today is the Leave-taking of Pascha, the last day of the Feast. It is the final day we greet each other and sing Christ is Risen, until next year. Last year in my blog “Christ is Always Risen” I wrote about reviving the fervor of Pascha. Today, I still wonder about my fervor. Every year…
Read MoreThe Power of Compassion
Jesus said, “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13.35) He also said, “Love your enemies.” (Matthew 5.43) Did you ever wonder what happens when we love one another and love our enemies? Even non-Christian historical texts verify that ancient Christians were compassionate to…
Read MoreConflict Resolution in the Church
Nobody is perfect but Christ, but that does not mean the Church doesn’t know the truth. Before His Passion Christ promised the Holy Spirit would come to the Church and guide the Church into the whole truth. If we don’t agree with someone it is the Church that resolves our conflict. Although the Church should…
Read MoreThe Gospel of Repentance
One of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament, an ancestor of Christ, was King David. He was a murderous adulterer who repented and was blessed by God. There are countless examples of sinful men and women in the Scriptures who repented and were later blessed. One of the greatest Saints is Saint Paul, a…
Read MoreChristians Don’t Flaunt Miracles
I am often asked if I have ever witnessed miracles. I have, but I rarely discuss them. First, miracles are not normally for ‘public’ consumption. The miracles I witnessed have been quiet and mostly private. Second, If God wants His miracles public, He will perform them publicly. In those days, Peter went to the house…
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