Character and Choices
“All of life’s choices have consequences, consequences for ourselves and consequences for the world around us. And when we fall into the...
Opinion
“According to our modern idea of individualism everyone has his own ideas. Each one of us has his own opinion. And most likely these...
Sin (Three Sins of Mankind)
“Note the three sins...of all mankind: (1) forsaking God; (2) false worship; and (3) preoccupation with themselves.” (Orthodox Study...
Free Will
“At times we may become so consumed and focused on our own problems and worries that we forget that God is there. We also may feel that...
Gripped (Enslaved)
“To be perfect, one must willingly sacrifice all and follow Christ. Nothing is gained unless this sacrifice is given freely. The...
Awareness (and Prayer)
“…by prayer, we practice the habit of keeping God “before our eyes.” Eventually, our constant awareness of the Lord’s presence in prayer...
Tribalism
“Tribalism is found throughout human society. Humans favor their own group however they define it. And they distinguish themselves from...
Spiritual Milk
“Peter tells his newborn converts to do: “like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow up to...
Character (and Testing and Temptation)
“Abraham’s “Test”- The example of Abraham presents the paradigm, the model…The Greek word translated tested is also rendered “tempted.”...
Praise
“We are God’s vineyard, charged with bearing fruit and offering “the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving...