Journey Through Mark, part 8

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Bible, Good News, Journey Through Mark, Scripture

There are the words of the Law, but then there is the meaning of the Law. One is supposed to lead you to the other…

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The Consecration of an Altar

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Church, Liturgics and Services, Orthodox

How is an Orthodox altar installed? Are there really relics in them? What’s the symbolism of the altar? All that and more!

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Journey Through Mark, part 7

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Jesus Christ, Journey Through Mark, Scripture

In today’s world, it’s easy to get lost. What we need is a shepherd to guide us, but beware of which shepherd you follow!

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Journey Through Mark, part 6

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Jesus Christ, Journey Through Mark, Scripture

It’s easy to preach equality but it’s another thing altogether to practice. I wonder how well Jesus did?

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Journey Through Mark, part 5

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Bible, Journey Through Mark, Scripture

If the good news is to be proclaimed to everyone, everywhere, all through time, then why does Jesus speak in parables? Is it his fault people don’t seem to “get it”?

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Journey Through Mark, part 4

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Bible, Good News, Gospel, Journey Through Mark

In the first century, the various Jewish groups were like college football teams, each rooting for their own team. But there was on problem: Jesus wasn’t on any of their teams!

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Three for the Price of One

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Christmas, Feasts, Iconography, Orthodox

Take a look at this icon. On the surface, it looks like a Theophany icon, but it’s so much more. How many other feasts can you see?

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