You Have the Strength

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I hear it all the time. I experienced it often throughout my life. We all have moments of doubt. Do we have enough strength to do what we have to do to be healed by God? I’m here to tell you, YES, you have the strength. You will always have the strength to reach God.…

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Episode 486 – Raging Storms of Life

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When we are faced with the hard reality of struggle, we can either panic or remain focused on Christ. The storms of life push us back and forth, but when we focus on Christ, He walks with us and keeps our heads above water. When we remember that Christ is in front of us, even…

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Stop Wondering

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I’ve been Orthodox Christian my entire life. For me, there was never a moment I doubted God. That being said, it never ceases to amaze me just how many people witness His power and grace but refuse to believe. They choose wonder rather than glory. I don’t get it. At that time, Jesus passed along…

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Christians Don’t Flaunt Miracles

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I am often asked if I have ever witnessed miracles. I have, but I rarely discuss them. First, miracles are not normally for ‘public’ consumption. The miracles I witnessed have been quiet and mostly private. Second, If God wants His miracles public, He will perform them publicly. In those days, Peter went to the house…

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When Light Shines

Sunlight streaming through clouds in golden rays.

Since we were children, we have understood the power of light to reveal the truth. A glimmer of light was enough to send monsters into hiding, and a mere night light was sufficient to keep them away. There is nothing hidden when the light shines. Today the Church commemorates the appearance of the Cross as…

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Episode 474 – Obstacles to God

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There are many obstacles between us and God. Some obstacles are from the world trying to stop us from reaching God. Other obstacles are from God to protect us from ourselves. The most dangerous obstacles are from our own making, our sins that separate us from God. No obstacle can keep us from God if…

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2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 6

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Our First Rest Stop Today is the first Saturday of Great Lent, and the first day of ‘rest’ from the fast. That’s right. The fast is ‘eased’ today and tomorrow. Depending upon the strictness of your fasting, Saturday and Sunday are ‘days off’ or at least easier days of fasting. I love road trips and…

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