Archive for July 2026
Not for Me but for Thee
In the heat of summer here in America and the only thing we can think about is how to cool off. We search for a bit of shade when parking our car. We sprint to get that last chair under the shade of the tree to relax. We are obsessed with our comfort in the…
Read MoreTime is Short
I often think about the time it takes to accomplish something and the time it takes to forget something. Although time is a constant marker, the harder I work at something the faster time seems to go. The funny part is that when I try hard to forget, time seems to stop. The Lord said…
Read MoreForgiveness Comes from Unity
Forgiveness is at the same time the easiest and most difficult part of every relationship. It is easy because we desire to be united with those from whom we are estranged. It is difficult because our pride always gets in the way. Unity is the key to all forgiveness. The Lord said to his disciples,…
Read MoreBecome a Source for Healing
Beginning just minutes after we wake up, our day is filled with human interactions. One the street, at work, in the marketplace, around every corner we have a chance to turn someone away from God, or to become a source of healing. How we interact says it all. Timothy, my son, be strong in the…
Read MoreEpisode 485 – God’s Power Through Our Cooperation
When we allow God to use us to be His blessing to others, great things can happen. When the Disciples asked Christ to dismiss the crowd, they were acting selfish and wanted to spend their own time with Christ. Christ said, “You give them something to eat.” We are God’s hands and feet to be…
Read MoreThe Importance of Family
You hear a lot about family these days. The importance of the nuclear family (father, mother and children) has been at the forefront of many political debates in the past generation. As Christians, we can admit not every situation is perfect, but the family is still the goal. Today is the Feast of the Dormition…
Read MoreGive no Offense
The current trend in society of being offended by everything with which we disagree can be overwhelming. It seems like we can’t say anything to anyone without fear of offending them. What makes this especially difficult as Christians is our invitation to give no offense. Brethren, if someone says to you, “This has been offered…
Read MoreOur Everything is a Gift for God
When we think of gifts, we think of material things such as money or toys. We rarely think of the gift of time or loyalty. We never think of our bodies as a gift, especially for God. The reality is that everything we have, and that includes our bodies, is a fitting gift for God.…
Read MoreStop Wondering
I’ve been Orthodox Christian my entire life. For me, there was never a moment I doubted God. That being said, it never ceases to amaze me just how many people witness His power and grace but refuse to believe. They choose wonder rather than glory. I don’t get it. At that time, Jesus passed along…
Read MoreContext Matters
Many years ago, slaver owners used the Scriptures to defend their position of slavery. They were wrong. Today, many are still using the Scriptures to enforce or otherwise influence those around them. They are also wrong. The Scriptures guide us, but the Scriptures have context. Brethren, in whatever state each was called, there let him…
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