Consumerism
“Before speaking of the sinfulness of consumerism, it is important to understand: consumption in itself is not evil. Consumption is a natural element of our human life. Man is a dependent and needy being; therefore it is natural for him to take and consume, especially in childhood. But as he matures, man increasingly begins to give to others—to create, to help, to care. A mature person is a responsible, creative personality who loves God and his neighbor and is guided by the
Power
“With one exception, all the major translations of Acts miss an important point about the question of the power and authority of the...
Gospel/Good News
“The comprehension of the Gospel depends neither on mental abilities, nor on philosophical sophistication, nor on any other science, but...
Distortion
“History demonstrates how easily human “minds may be corrupted” (2 Corinthians 11:3) by cunning half-truths and distortions of the faith…...
Conviction
“Our Christian faith requires conviction. One of the reasons that we celebrate and often remember the martyrs, those who die for their...
Tranquility
“Behold, thou art made whole; sin no more.” [John 5:14] Experience proves that sins and passions destroy the health of the soul and the...
True Self
“God has created us for Himself and our hearts are designed to find their end in him, yet many spend their days restlessly craving rival...
Spiritual Warfare and "the Strong Man"
“It is only in Saint Luke’s account that we read that wonderful verse of the healed demoniac sitting at the feet of Jesus…It is an...
Sufficiency
“This passage holds great hope for the Christian ministry. “Who is sufficient for these things?” (2 Corinthians 2:16) — the one who...