Posts by Be Transfigured Ministries
Wisdom is Power
There is a difference between knowledge and wisdom. We gain knowledge by learning either from books or from others. Wisdom cannot be taught. Wisdom is gained by experience. Wisdom requires time and discernment. Knowledge can lead to wisdom. Without wisdom, knowledge is just an empty book. My son, be attentive to my wisdom, incline your…
Read MoreThe Power of the Incarnation
Today the Church ‘takes a brief break’ from the strict fast of Great Lent for the Feast of the Annunciation. Today the Church remembers the Good News that God gave humanity through the Archangel Gabriel. Today all humanity receives hope in the power of God’s Incarnation. Nothing says power like a virgin giving birth. To…
Read MoreEpisode 421 – The Sunday of Truth
The Sunday of Orthodoxy is a celebration of the truth of God’s incarnation. It is much more than the celebration of paint and art. Holy Icons are a crucial reminder that God has become human so that we commune with Him. Holy Icons are a reminder of the truth that God has brought us the…
Read MoreIt is about Communion
Many people wonder why coming to Church on Sunday is so important. For some, coming to Church is about connecting to friends and family. For others, attending Church is about learning the Bible and Church history. It is good to see friends and we should always want to learn more about God. This is true,…
Read MoreThe Protection of God
Today is the first Saturday of the Great Fast. It is the day the Church commemorates the Miracle of the Koliva by Saint Theodore. When the world is ‘out to get you’ but God has your back, miracles happen for your protection. Christians were in danger of being poisoned by the pagan leaders. Through God’s…
Read MoreThe Promise of Salvation
When a young child reaches for a hot stove, a loving parent slaps the child’s hand away from the stove. The child feels the pain of the action and likely feels punished. What really happened was that the parent saved the child from serious injury. Sometimes being saved feels like pain. The man gave names…
Read MoreThe Promise of Help
I’m sure you’ve heard the say, “You can’t go it alone.” This is true whether you are climbing Mount Everest or if you are looking for God. As young children we learn the ‘buddy system’ for everything from water sports to study partners in college. No matter where we find ourselves, we always need help.…
Read MoreThe Promise of Food
It is day three of the Great Fast. By now, if you are following the Fast in any way, even if not very strict, you are hungry and craving the foods you used to eat. Trust me. You’ll be ok. You will survive because God promised you would always have food. And God said, “Let…
Read MoreDon’t Walk Away
For this year’s Daily Lenten Journey we are focusing on the Power of God’s Promise. One way God speaks to us is through His Prophets. Throughout the Old Testament the Prophets have reminded us, at least those willing to listen, of God’s Promise. Too often, many did not and do not listen. “If you are…
Read MoreAnother Great Lent and Another Chance
We have come once again to the first day of the Great Fast, also known as Great Lent. In Greek this season is known as the Great 40 Days. What makes it so ‘great’ is the power of God. It is our annual chance to return to where it all started and remember God’s power…
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