Many people think the gospel, the “good news” of Jesus Christ, is believing in him and then going to heaven when you die. But any good Bible scholar will tell you, that’s not in scripture!
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Today’s Theological Pondering (12/3/16)
A Revelation of Baptism!
The Book of Revelation is often confusing. But, ironically, it enlightens baptism for us and draws us into a much deeper experience than you ever could have imagined!
Read moreThe Reformation and the Orthodox
Today is Reformation Day. What, exactly, does that mean? Was it truly a Reformation or was it something else? Also, what does the Orthodox Church have to do with the Reformation?
Read moreWeak Strength
It was only through weakness that St. Paul could show the strength of the gospel message.
Read moreFreed by the Cross to Act!
We are free to preach our freedom all around the world because Exodus shows us the sweetness of Christ’s cross!
Read moreYou Who Did…Now Do…
Finding words for prayer can be tough. However, using the prayers of the church can help us find our own words.
Read moreINVESTMENTS AND RETURNS
Churches make a big investment when they hire a full-time priest. But often, churches fail to make a big return on this investment. Why?
Read moreA New Kind of Baby Clothes
The Death of the Theotokos is a major feast in the Church, but why does the icon of the feast depict her as a baby in a burial shroud?
Read moreBeing Coached by St. Anthony, Part 1
Practicing contemplative prayer in our busy lives today can be hard. But perhaps an ancient desert monk can still be our coach in the 21st century!
Read moreSeeing God Face to Face
(A version of this article originally appeared in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Saturday, July 30th, 2016. View that article here.) OVERWHELMED AT FIRST VISIT I remember the first time that I visited an Orthodox Church. I knew Orthodox Christianity predated the
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