Thanksgiving 2017

“Everyone capable of thanksgiving is capable of salvation and eternal joy.” ~ Fr. Alexander Schemann

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Have the Spirit Sow a Seed in You.

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Review of the Benedict Option, part 1

The irony of an Orthodox Christian explaining orthodox Christianity incorrectly.

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Responding to Tragedy and Suffering in our World

With Hurricane Harvey raging in Texas, I often hear, “Keep them in your prayers.” But how do Orthodox Christians do that?

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Are You Fluent?

Someone once said that “worship” is a verb. I actually think it’s a language.

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If St. Paul Were Alive Today…

With race tensions high in our country – from Ferguson to Charlottesville – it got me thinking: how would St. Paul respond?

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Wisdom From the Council

“The oil of faith must be used to soothe and heal the wounds of others, not to rekindle new fires of hatred.” 

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A Transfiguring Pattern

About routines in our lives, or as we Orthodox say, ” again and again…”

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Killing the Son

This morning I was asked a great question: “Did God (the Father) kill Jesus?” Well…

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Tonight’s Battle: Science vs. Religion

Science vs. Religion: in which is your faith placed?

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