Teachings From the Church and Other Important Lessons
The Church is Our Family
When I visit the parish where I grew up, we greet each other with kisses...
Why we Need the Church
It is no secret we live in a self-oriented and self-justified society. We are the...
The Saints are Working
I am often asked why we Orthodox pray to dead people. Besides thinking we should...
Take a Chance on the Church
I wonder sometimes just how it is possible for people not to want to be...
Overtaken in Sin
In our constant battle against temptation, every morning we awake is another battle. Last night...
Freedom is a Gift from God
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they...
Be Known for Something Good
Today is the Fourth of July, Independence Day in America. It is the day we...
Competition in the Church
We live in a very competitive society. Businesses compete for customers. Politicians compete for voters....