Pleasing God
“The fundamental problem is the notion of “works.” It’s the belief that pleasing God is a matter of human effort. The harder one toils,...
Unwittingly
“ From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief...
Friendship
“Christ has come according to the power given Him from the Almighty Father, and has summoned people to friendship, blessing, repentance,...
Combatting Cancel Culture and the Culture of Hate - January 25, 12 noon ET
Next Orthodox Christian Network Live Adult Religious Education Class - Monday, January 25th at 12 noon through OCN's Facebook page....
Desert/Wilderness
“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights He was hungry....
“Your Faith Has Made You Well” – Or Has It?
On Thursday, January 21 at 7 pm ET, Michael will deliver a Zoom class to the St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral Community and any others who...
"Ocean"
“The ocean of life is vast. Without the reliable compass of God’s word, we sail aimlessly. Only by the accident of grace – God’s gift,...
The Devil, Divisions, and a House Divided
Next Orthodox Christian Network Live Adult Religious Education Class - Monday, January 18th at 12 noon through OCN's Facebook page. The...
Tried, Tested and Tempted: Victory in the Life of Christ
Upcoming Zoom Class: Tried, Tested and Tempted: Victory in the Life of Christ: On Thursday, January 14 at 7 pm ET, Michael will deliver a...
Self-Centeredness
“James [James 3:13-18] is also leery about us counseling others, for what is offered as wisdom can be based on pride and other sinful...