Daily Lenten Journey – 2024

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The Next Chapter

I often write about the seasons of the Church. Today is the last day of...
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Do Not Envy Evil

It is totally natural. We look around and see ‘everyone but us’ enjoying life. We...
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Evil is not the End

Since evil entered humanity in the Garden, it has been at war with God. We...
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Some Things Can Wait

One of my favorite lessons to learn during Great Lent has to do with feast...
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Plans Change

The saying, “The best laid plans of mice and men,” struck me today. No matter...
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Get Past Your Ego

We all struggle with our ego. We think we are better than others when we...
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Are You Praying for Your City?

Last night throughout the entire Orthodox Christian world, Churches were filled with faithful. It wasn’t...
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Questioning God

I hear it often, too often really. “I can’t believe in a god who would...
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Negotiating with God

We all do it. We try to broker a deal with God. We promise the...
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The Promised Land

It seems there is perpetual war in the Middle East. Although history reveals certain periods...