SACRAMENTAL LIVING

“…our own sometimes shaky self-esteem, neediness, and failure to believe that we are really unique in the eyes of God often prevent us...

“...unredeemed humanity craves to do what is forbidden…Sometimes temptation surprises us with a sudden and unexpected assault. At other...

““The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’”(Psalm 14:1). This verse is not so much about principled atheists,...

“Even if we cannot find much assistance in a culture of self-indulgence, comfort and luxury, finding little help from others, at least “I...

“Sin remains an affront to the holy God. It alienates us from God again as if Christ had not reconciled us to our Creator. So it puts us...

“Events of life have a way of taking us unaware. Something catches us up and overwhelms us at the time. We reflect many times afterward...

“Zeal without knowledge is damaging and dangerous. A little knowledge can be worse than complete ignorance, especially when we become...

“Note the three sins...of all mankind: (1) forsaking God; (2) false worship; and (3) preoccupation with themselves.” (Orthodox Study...

“…by prayer, we practice the habit of keeping God “before our eyes.” Eventually, our constant awareness of the Lord’s presence in prayer...

“Tribalism is found throughout human society. Humans favor their own group however they define it. And they distinguish themselves from...