"Ocean"
“The ocean of life is vast. Without the reliable compass of God’s word, we sail aimlessly. Only by the accident of grace – God’s gift,...
The Devil, Divisions, and a House Divided
Next Orthodox Christian Network Live Adult Religious Education Class - Monday, January 18th at 12 noon through OCN's Facebook page. The...
Tried, Tested and Tempted: Victory in the Life of Christ
Upcoming Zoom Class: Tried, Tested and Tempted: Victory in the Life of Christ: On Thursday, January 14 at 7 pm ET, Michael will deliver a...
Teaching
“The idea that one might teach anyone about the Lord seems absurd if we look at the task soberly. However, the teaching of the faith...
Belief
“We hear it frequently remarked that it matters not what one believes if he does right. But if one does not believe right, he does not do...
Live Adult Religious Education - Monday, January 11, 12 noon ET - Pruning or Punishment
Next Orthodox Christian Network Live Adult Religious Education Class - Monday, January 11th at 12 noon through OCN's Facebook page....
Sadness
“There is a happiness that comes from weakness, a happiness that is often called joy. When I am weak, St. Paul said, then God is strong...
Vulnerability
“Vulnerability is something we instinctively reject because we are taught from kindergarten on that we must protect ourselves, control...
Hoarding
“We can go all the way back to Jesus, who came into the world to lead us toward an understanding that true power comes from kenosis...
Faith (Rightly Oriented and Unyielding)
“To have faith in Christ is not merely to have warm feelings or nice thoughts about Him, but truly to seek first His Kingdom with every...