Posts Tagged ‘sin’
2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 39 – We’re in this Together
He isn’t fasting. She isn’t saying her prayers. They never come to Church. These are the sayings of those who forget an important truth of Christ. Instead of judging others we need to remember we are in this together. Great Lent seems to bring the worst out in Orthodox Pharisees. I’ve written many times against…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 30 – Our Bodies Honor God
Today I want to continue the theme of renouncing the world. I was struck today by the opening verses of Isaiah today. He reminds us how idols were created using only the best wood and best gold. Ancient pagans honored their gods with only the best ‘skin’ for their idols. Our God, the True God,…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 24 – Regret VS Shame
Yesterday I wrote about loyalty and faithfulness. It is out of loyalty that we read the daily readings from Scriptures. Today it is faithfulness that inspires us. We must ask ourselves ‘why’ the Church selects these particular readings during Great Lent. Every day we read about God’s wrath on those who sin, and God’s mercy…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 18 – Always a Way Back
Our Daily Lenten Journey this year has been about changing our hearts and returning to God. It has been about remembering that God is still trying to save us. Today I just want to remind you, no matter how lost you may feel, there is always a way back to God. After the Flood Noah…
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 MoreEpisode 474 – Obstacles to God
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…
Read MoreLet Them Say Whatever They Wish
It is human nature to defend one’s honor. Our entire justice system is built upon protections against false accusations. That never stops others from speaking falsely about our character as Christians. Some even make up entire stories to smear our reputation. We’re not alone. Our Lord was smeared, lied about, and ultimately executed based upon…
Read MoreStruggling Against Passions
I hear it all the time. Christians are accused of being hypocrites because we don’t live sinless lives. Some of us even struggle against the Church. In my experience, the Church isn’t filled with hypocrites. The Church is filled with Christians struggling against their passions. Seen from the outside of the Church, I understand the…
Read MoreEpisode 464 – The Bittersweet Pill of the Gospel
When we enter the doctor’s office, sometimes we need to be willing to swallow a bit of bitter medicine, but the pill will heal us when we swallow it. The same is true about the Gospel. When we hear the Gospel, we hear our own mistakes and our own sinfulness. The only way the Gospel…
Read MoreLoss is Gain
It is impossible to read the writings of Saint Paul and not be convicted every time. One benefit of the daily readings of the Church is the daily reminder of how we fall short of God’s glory. Even Saint Paul admits his loss to his spiritual children. His loss is our gain. Brethren, I count…
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