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Teachings From the Church and Other Important Lessons

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Why Pray for the Dead?

The other day I was asked (it wasn’t the first time) why we offer memorials...
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Fork in the Road

Life is full of choices. Do we wake up or sleep in? Do we eat...
Hand crossing out "chaos," writing "order.

Order Instead of Chaos

Some people believe Orthodox Christianity is too complicated. There are so many rules and regulations....
Compass pointing towards the word "Mission.

Edify the Church

In every aspect of our life, we have an established goal. Even when that goal...
Woman looking at cracked mirror intently.

The Future

The Church is always reminding us that we do not have any guarantees for the...
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Insatiable World

Throughout history the Church has been faced with extinction from the world. We are always...
Red chess queen among fallen pawns.

Authority is for Good

As human beings we are consumed with power and authority. Our politics reflect it. Our...
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Blind Egos

Nobody wants to admit it, but everyone struggles with it. Our ego challenges our faith...
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Common Life

In every Divine Liturgy we proclaim our common life in Christ when we pray, “Let...
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Don’t Allow Yourself to be Tripped Up

I was once taught the first step to any sin is to believe I would...
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Sign of the Times

With modern technology it is just about impossible to not know where you are located....
Lightbox sign with "Am I Good Enough?

Never Good Enough

Here is one saying nobody ever wants to hear, but always needs to hear. You...