Posts Tagged ‘love’
Episode 494 – Be Like God
When we think of The Golden Rule, we think about how we are going to treat people ‘the way’ they treat us. We never really think about how Christ said that was no different than the world. The REAL Golden Rule is to be like God, loving and living as God loves and lives. God…
Read MoreDo You Love God?
Whenever a Christian is asked if he loves God, the answer is always yes. “Yes Lord, you know that I love you,” were the words of Saint Peter just days after he denied even knowing Christ. Christ’s response, “Feed my lambs,” is more than just an answer. It is a challenge. At that time, Jesus…
Read MoreNot What but Why
Many comedians like to joke about every child’s ‘first’ word. “Why?” Though rarely our first word, once we learn to speak, we are always wanting to know information. Why is the sky blue? Why did my goldfish die? Knowing why something happens gives us comfort. It is no different in our spiritual journey with God.…
Read MoreGive no Offense
The current trend in society of being offended by everything with which we disagree can be overwhelming. It seems like we can’t say anything to anyone without fear of offending them. What makes this especially difficult as Christians is our invitation to give no offense. Brethren, if someone says to you, “This has been offered…
Read MoreEpisode 483 – Unworthy but Loved by God
As humans and especially as American’s we never like to admit that we are not worthy of God’s love. There is nothing we can do to make us worthy of God’s love, mercy and grace. He is the one who makes us worthy through our faith and humility. Instead of pride and arrogance, humility and…
Read MoreHold Nothing Against Them
As Christians we are taught not to judge. More than not to judge, we are taught to forgive. The two issues are more related than you might imagine. I hear people all the time say, “I can forgive them because God will ‘take care’ of them.” That is not the example of the Saints. When…
Read MoreWho’s the Boss?
We all have someone we listen to; someone we obey out of love and loyalty. It may be our spouse, our parents, or even the ‘boss’ at work. If we’re being honest there is one boss we obey, but it is not out of love. We obey the government out of fear. Fear does not…
Read MoreDo What He Tells You
Every Orthodox Christian is taught that obedience is a blessing. We are taught to be obedient first to God, then to the Church through our spiritual father. There are many stories of blessings that come from obedience, not the last of which is eternal life. In today’s readings I was reminded of obedience. Take a…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 16 – Even in Anger God Saves Us
We cannot deny that God has revealed His anger over the centuries. With those who disobey Him, like Adam and Eve and their descendants, He allows us to struggle against our enemies, while never giving up His promise to save us. For that, I am extremely thankful. Take a moment and read today’s readings with…
Read MoreGod Calls All People
Few things are more troubling than feeling alone in a room full of people. That is exactly how some feel when they come to Church. They feel judged. They feel alone. The worst is when they don’t feel loved by God. Sometimes we must be reminded that God loves us. I get it. Hearing that…
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