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Teachings From the Church and Other Important Lessons

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The Trisagion Prayer

At the beginning of every day, we pray. At the end of every day, we...
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Lenten Prayer of Saint Ephraim

This year’s Daily Lenten Journey will be about prayer. I have written extensively on fasting...
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Only God is Perfect

The Church takes another glimpse toward Great Lent today. We are just reaching the end...
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Betraying God

When we think of betrayal, we often think about how Judas teamed up with the...
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Looking Forward to the Journey

Think back to a time when your parents told you about a great trip you...
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Were the Ancients Wrong?

So many modern Christians look at the ancient customs of the Church with speculation and...
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Life over Death

In the past several years the battle over legalized abortion in our nation has been...
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Sin and Betrayal is Born in Weakness

Nobody who calls himself a Christian, sins ‘on purpose’ but out of weakness. We are...
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More than One Antichrist

We are taught to love God more than anything else. We are taught to be...
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A Day of Love

In the American cultural experience today is Valentine’s Day. Thought to be a celebration of...
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Are You Watching for Christ?

Look both ways when you cross the street. Watch the sky for bad weather. If...
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God Didn’t Return Last Night

Growing up, we are taught to live as if Christ is going to return at...