Existentialism
"Fear is a life-giving, God-given gift, essential for survival. It is an evolved capacity in the human being, so science tells us. But...
Cleansing
“…the demands of this present life call for action, but God’s Word calls us to acknowledge His claim on our hearts now. We are seek Him...
Formula
“Spirituality is not a formula; it is not a test. It is a relationship. Spirituality is not about competency; it is about intimacy....
Heart (Meditation and Union)
“...the mind and logic are not the same thing; logic functions within the brain, while the mind functions within the heart. Thus, the...
Crucifixion and Resurrection
“The Resurrection was made possible only because of the crucifixion. An earthly death was required in order for the Resurrection to...
God's Ways
“God’s ways always exceed our comprehension and our capacity to predict…God’s ways ultimately defy our human reasoning and calculations…...
God's Will and Obedience
“Only an obedient heart can truly pray, for the end of prayer is not speaking to God, but hearing and heeding what He is saying back to...
Faith (as an Adventure)
“…an open-ended obedience to God’s call constitutes the nature of true faith. First, we obey. Only afterward do we grasp what God...
Example
“Today, there are more words and books and fewer living examples...Example is the most powerful rhetoric” (St. Paisios the Athonite,...
Hiding
"Too often we recall that Adam and Eve were cast out of Paradise for disobedience and sin. In one sense this is true, but there is a...