Posts Tagged ‘temple’
The Awesome God
As human beings we are constantly surrounded by examples of power and authority. Just turn on the TV for any brief moment and you will find countless examples of earthly power. Politicians and celebrities are all vying for your attention. The one thing missing in every example of earthly authority is lasting power. Every example…
Read MoreEpisode 415 – Christ Came for Everyone
When Christ healed ten lepers, including one foreigner, He taught us that His grace and healing is for everyone. God sent the ten to the priests, to the Temple, to show the priests they had been healed. They were sent to show that Christ was sent to heal everyone, not just the inner circle. Transcript:…
Read MoreMarble and Gold
Many people complain that the Orthodox Church adorns our church buildings with majestic marble and gold. “Jesus was a simple carpenter,” they say. What these same people forget is that it was God who commanded the absolute best materials be used to build the temple. God didn’t stop at gold and marble. He demanded the…
Read MoreSeeking God
Seek and you will find. (Matthew 7.7) We are all looking for something. Some look for love. Others look for money and power. Still others look for peace and quiet. Look deep into your heart and you will realize your heart is seeking God, even if you are not. At that time, the report concerning…
Read MoreConsecration
Today the Church commemorates the consecration of the most glorious church of the Resurrection of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ. Built by Saints Constantine and Helen in the 4th Century, this Church stands as a reminder to the world that God was resurrected from the dead. Although the building has seen changes and…
Read MoreRebuild Your Relationship with the Mother of God
Today is the Feast of the Nativity of the All-Holy Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. It is one of the Twelve Great Feasts. In fact, it is the FIRST of the Great Feasts celebrated every year. We open the year celebrating the creation of the one who would be our bridge between heaven and…
Read MoreAltar of Gold
Our host parish in Tarpon Springs is a tourist stop for the city. People arrive every from other cities and states, even other countries, to see the historical Saint Nicholas Cathedral. From the Czechoslovakian crystal chandeliers to the marble iconostasis from the 1939 World’s Fair to the stunning stained-glass windows, tourists and pilgrims stand open-mouthed…
Read MoreFinding Peace
Saint Seraphim of Sarov taught, “Acquire the Spirit of Peace and a thousand souls around you will be saved.” We pray for peace in ever Orthodox Christian Church service, not just once but many times. Saint Paul taught, “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” (Romans 12.18)…
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