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...
Anger
“If you fail to master your anger on the first day, then on the next day and even sometimes for a whole year you will still be dragging...
Life and Death
“The obstacle which hinders…people’s every thought and action, every surprise they experience or revelation they are granted, is the...
Good and Evil
“At this point in his record of the church’s growth, Luke reports a remarkable sense of unity and sharing among the believers. He...
Baptism and Repentance and Regenration
“Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently...
Cross
“The crucifixion is more than an event – it is a revelation of the truth of who God is…Salvation history,” the narrative unfolded in...
Anxiety
“I see paranoia and anxiety increasing in our country – two factors which take away from our sense of freedom, security and safety and...
Discipline
“I will tell you a true story. When I was a deacon many years ago, we met for daily matins at 6:00 am every day. We had a young man in...
Lent
“In Lent, our focus must be set squarely on Christ and His living icons, not on us. The fundamental calling of the Christian life is to...
Forgiveness
“It is possible we could have forgiven someone cognitively (with our thoughts and even verbally) but not forgiven them emotionally....