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Teachings From the Church and Other Important Lessons

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Repent and Believe

The message from God is as clear as the fresh water in the Holy Water...
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Our New Life in Christ

These words are built into our slogan at Be Transfigured Ministries for a reason. The...
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The Twelfth Day of Christmas We Fast

Forget about calling birds, French hens and goose eggs! Today is the Twelfth Day of...
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God Chooses You

So, you’ve made your New Year Resolutions and now you’re wondering how to go about...
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Keep Holy Company

We embark on a new year today while celebrating the Feast of Great Saint of...
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One Door Closes and Another Door Opens

Transitions can be difficult. We transition from childhood to adulthood, from single life to married...
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The Blood of Christ Saves

Throughout my years of ministry I have heard many ‘catch phrases’ about salvation. Among my...
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Repetition Leads to Faith

We should take notice when the Church repeats something. In the Liturgy, we repeat ‘Lord...
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Could You Be Like Stephen?

We talk a lot about martyrs in the Church. We are encouraged to be martyrs...
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Christmas Isn’t Over Just Yet

Christ is Born; Glorify Him! These words rang out across the Orthodox world yesterday. Bells...
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Final Checklist for Christmas

ONLY THREE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS and right about now you are beginning to panic you...
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No Shame about Christmas

When everyone around you seems to have forgotten why Christmas is important, it can be...