In January, it was good to own stock. Prices soared and, recently, the Dow hit a record high. For many of us, this is where we place our trust: it’s our financial security, our 401(k) retirement, our indication of good
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Forgive or Die
Cosmic Salvation
In American circles, I often hear salvation spoken about in an individual way. “I’m saved.” “Jesus is my personal savior.” But the Bible casts a much bigger picture. We’re actually meant to be a part of something bigger than ourselves.
Read moreBeing Helped by the Good Samaritan
As you hear Jesus tell the story of the Good Samaritan, which character do you most identify with? Which character does Jesus imagine we are?
Read moreIf 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?
Read moreWisdom 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.”
Read moreA Transfiguring Pattern
About routines in our lives, or as we Orthodox say, ” again and again…”
Read moreKilling the Son
This morning I was asked a great question: “Did God (the Father) kill Jesus?” Well…
Read moreNot Now, But Later
Without sacrifice, there is no future…
Read moreTreasure in Chaos
Treasure can be found in some of the most unexpected places…
Read moreWhen Paul Murdered Christians
Paul once thought he was justified by God…for murdering Christians! But today, we celebrate him as a great saint…
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