Outcomes
“We are obsessed with control, yet there is no nobility in doing something when you know exactly what the outcome will be. That’s why...
Wisdom
“People who have the sort of mind that sees only one side to every question tend towards vigorous action. They succeed in everything they...
Calm
“If our thoughts are peaceful, calm, meek, and kind, then that is what our life is like. If our attention is turned to the circumstances...
Perseverance/Persistence
“We need to have perseverance in our petitions before God.” (Orthodox Study Bible, John 2:3-5) “When bad thoughts surround us like a...
Theosis/Union with God
“Our quest for communion with the everlasting God reorients our vision, directing it toward the eternal destiny of all mankind. We...
Example
“Today, there are more words and books and fewer living examples...Example is the most powerful rhetoric” (St. Paisios the Athonite,...
Renounce
“The more a person truly desires the fullness of a life in Christ, the easier it becomes to renounce those things that are contrary to...
Carefulness
“What is right in God’s eyes must always be guided by what is the most loving and compassionate action for the sake of the one(s)...
Preach
“…but He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent”…Christ’s...
Spiritual Perception/Warfare/Experiences
“The life of a believer is not one of ease but a constant spiritual battle.” (Foundation Study Bible, 2 Corinthians 10:4) “…there is a...