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Teachings From the Church and Other Important Lessons

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Sacrifice as Response

When we hear the word sacrifice, most think of involuntary death. Thanks to Hollywood we...
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No Guarantees

Our consumer society has a way of convincing us to purchase products we don’t even...
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Works Seal Your Faith

So many non-Orthodox accuse the Church of depending upon works to get into heaven. Our...
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Helping Hands

One of the greatest gifts a Christian receives is the opportunity to help another person....
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Christian Hypocrisy

There are many sayings that mock hypocrisy. One of my favorites, “Do as I say,...
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Beware of Judgment

As Christians we know we are not supposed to judge others. We quote to each...
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The Cost of Freedom

As Americans we often hear mention of the cost of freedom. We honor the memory...
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Faith is not the Opposite of Reason

Have you ever been challenged by someone about what you believe? Have you ever heard...
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Patience Saves

Our world moves quickly. Deals are made in ‘fast time’ using communication technology ‘at the...
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False Accusation

There is a venerable tradition in our country of innocent until proven guilty. That doesn’t...
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Violence Does Not Serve God

The world is a violent place and violent people are constantly searching for ways to...
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Separation is Death

It’s just one Sunday. I’ll go to Church next week. Weeks become months. Months become...