Words/Speech
“As I explore the themes of spiritual light and darkness I have been wondering if we can consider the words we think, speak (hear), or...
Commandments
“Genuine love is expressed in deeds, and not in words alone. It is expressed through what one actually does in one’s life. It is...
Life and Death
“The obstacle which hinders…people’s every thought and action, every surprise they experience or revelation they are granted, is the...
God's Personal Nature
“God is not a static object. He is personal and therefore acts in freedom. We can know or perceive Him because He makes Himself known. By...
Commitment
“In the Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church, the litanies (petitions) end with “… let us commend ourselves, one another, and our whole...
Asceticism
“…asceticism is the path to holiness, growth, and stability…If we practice asceticism and strip away our ego, control our ‘false self’,...
Fasting
“A relationship with Jesus Christ-this is prayer. When people think about what is required to receive Holy Communion, they almost...
Forgiveness
“It is possible we could have forgiven someone cognitively (with our thoughts and even verbally) but not forgiven them emotionally....
Speaking/Talking
“It is not that talking is evil or that it necessarily cheapens the truth. After all, if God himself communicates and does so in human...
Gifts and Talents
“When we read the Scriptures, we may find that only certain of the biblical saints have personalities similar to our own. We may find it...