Salvation
“…Chrysostom understands original sin not in terms of inherited or personal guilt but in terms of an inherited mortality that causes...
Gospel/Good News
“The comprehension of the Gospel depends neither on mental abilities, nor on philosophical sophistication, nor on any other science, but...
Self-Examination
“We have said that sins brings death to the soul. It’s hard when the soul of a man dies. But God has the power to raise the dead. This is...
Spiritual Foundation
“Neurosis is a personality crisis. This is the clash of the desired and actual. And this is often a spiritual problem. An unrestrained...
Knowing God
“Every human being who comes into this world is unique, and all are given the opportunity to know God.” (Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica) “We...
Love (Transactional and Reciprocal)
“…“Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14). If love was the conscious goal for our every action, we would expect it...
Forgetfulness (Spiritual)
“The received word of God, sown into the depth of the heart, begins its secret work, like leaven in dough. However, that which was heard...
Temptation
“One who determines to serve the Lord will be tested and face temptation (see 1Co 10:13). Thus, we prepare our soul for this challenge to...
Anger
“If a man were to see himself in a mirror in a fit of anger, of rage, he’d be horrified and wouldn’t recognize himself with such a...
Inside Out
“…being a Christian isn’t about preserving a cultural tradition or repeating a religious routine. Faith is not measured by how often we...