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Teachings From the Church and Other Important Lessons

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Killing God

We are still celebrating Christmas and already the world has begun to turn against God....
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What is Perfection?

Are you a perfectionist? For some people, the idea of making a mistake or falling...
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Selective Strictness

It is a known characteristic of Orthodox Christianity that we live with a certain strictness....
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Too Much Salt

Salt preserves. Salt adds flavor. Salt even brings out the best natural flavors of foods....
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You Cannot Sneak into Heaven

As Christians we admit there is just one way into heaven. We can only ‘get...
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The Importance of BEING Orthodox

Whether you agree with recent statistics or not, you cannot deny the plentitude of groups...
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What is Love?

There is a saying that you can’t define love. The reason for this isn’t that...
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The Yoke of Christ

We all know how difficult it can be to follow Christ. Throughout Christian history many...
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Tough Love is Real Love

You’ve heard the expression, but do you know how to express it? Expressing love can...
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Not Too Old to Learn

One of my favorite sayings is, “I grow old always being taught.” For that to...
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Making Everything about God

Every now and then I’m asked how I can make everything about God. Is it...
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Thanks for What?

We are told as Christians to be thankful. Even the act of communing with God...