Posts by Be Transfigured Ministries
Avoid Divisions in the Church
It seems to be ancient practice. Find a unified group of people and try to divide them. Kingdoms have risen and fallen again through ‘divide and conquer’ philosophies. It all started in The Garden. It all started with the ‘divider’ Satan. Saint Paul knew this. Before becoming Christian, and the greatest evangelist in Church history,…
Read MoreSlow Down and Develop Your Roots
These past few days I had the blessing of attending the Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Among the several outstanding workshops I attended was a session about outreach and preparation of converts. There was discussion about the timing as equally important as the learning for those seeking to enter the…
Read MoreGod Reveals Himself
Despite our best efforts and intentions, we can never find God. No matter how hard we search, finding God is beyond our power. The only way to find God, is for God to reveal Himself to us. It helps if we are looking for Him, but we can’t do it on our own. At that…
Read MoreEpisode 483 – Unworthy but Loved by God
As humans and especially as American’s we never like to admit that we are not worthy of God’s love. There is nothing we can do to make us worthy of God’s love, mercy and grace. He is the one who makes us worthy through our faith and humility. Instead of pride and arrogance, humility and…
Read MoreOnly Constant is God’s Love
Seasons change. Hair and clothing styles change. Technology is constantly changing. Even we change as we age. With everything changing around us, it can create a feeling of uncertainty. Here’s one thing that is constant. God’s love is constant, even if we change. Brethren, I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am…
Read MoreCall Everyone Home
Everyone is talking about the ‘so-called’ convert surge in the Church. First of all, only time will tell if and how many ‘converts’ actually remain in the Church, as the American custom is more like Christian nomads, wandering from Church to Church. Besides that! Scriptures show many more faithful entering the Church in a single…
Read MoreEpisode 482 – Seek God and Everything Else Makes Sense
In the Gospel of Matthew we hear Christ say, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.” What things? ALL THINGS that we need in life. If we are willing to seek God, then our food, our health, our shelter, even our minds, will all…
Read MoreHope Leads to Patience
What is it that drives you to continue fighting? Whether it be at work, school or even the playground, something inside of you keeps you going. The more you think about the reward, the more you are willing to endure, and to keep going. The more patience you have. Brethren, we know that the whole…
Read MoreServing God VS Serving the Flesh
According to logic and the Holy Scriptures, it is impossible to serve two masters. You “will be loyal to the one and despise the other.” (Matthew 6.24) We talk about multitasking and threading the needle, or walking a fine line, but when push comes to shove, we have only one loyalty. I once led a…
Read MoreDenial and Sin are a Dangerous Combination
Everyone knows toddlers are treated differently than teenagers when it comes to behavior. What is ‘cute’ in a toddler is ‘inappropriate’ for a teenager. If we never teach children about proper behavior, they will grow to become destructive adults. Today’s blog isn’t about childrearing. Today’s blog is about sin, and the danger of denying sin…
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