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The Slavery of False Fears

DevotionalNovember 3, 2023633Views 0Likes 3Comments

It scared me to death! I was convinced something was lurking in the dark in my room, and I wasn't about to shut my eyes! After all, it was only my constant vigilance and watchfulness that was keeping whatever was "out there" away from me, right? Imagine my surprise when sleep finally took me and…

Beware the Sickness of Hypocrisy

DevotionalNovember 2, 2023561Views 0Likes 0Comments

There’s an old story about a British journalist visiting the library of one of the ancient monasteries on Mt. Athos in Greece. He was walking among the stacks with the monk librarian and the old monk was talking about this and that saint or writer and telling stories about the people who wrote the books…

Distractions Kill Faithfulness

DevotionalOctober 31, 2023595Views 0Likes 1Comment

Distracted again! And once again the familiar reminder! "Sweetheart, stop watching the iPad and finish your homework." Back to the task, but slowly the distraction returns, and the pull of what I want rather than what I need starts its all too familiar tug of war inside my precious daughter. But, hey, she's young, She…

Jonah, The Queen of Sheba, and Jesus

DevotionalOctober 30, 2023644Views 0Likes 1Comment

"Well, you should have known better!" Oh, how I hated hearing that from my mom. It was the tone in her voice as well as the words. You know the one. The tone communicated disappointment, disapproval, AND frustration all at the same time! Oh, I HATED it! But what made things worse was she was…

Rooted in Christ

DevotionalOctober 27, 2023587Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ever heard the saying "It's all or nothing!" This perspective says you have to choose in life to be all in or get all out! But I wonder how far we can really push this insight. I think there's something better for those of us who follow Jesus Christ. I prefer "All AND Nothing." You see,…

The Helper, The One Called Alongside to Help!

DevotionalOctober 26, 2023395Views 0Likes 1Comment

Emotionally, I'm done. Mentally, I'm drained. Spiritually, I feel dead. Physically, I smile! Ever been there? Yeah, me too. So what drives us to wait till it's almost too late to ask for help? Pride? Fear? Probably both, and then some other realities like not knowing ourselves well enough to realize when we're getting into the…

Let The Buyer Beware!

DevotionalOctober 25, 2023385Views 0Likes 2Comments

"OK, so what's the catch?" The guy had just given me his best pitch for a timeshare vacation package at the resort we were enjoying in the Dominican Republic. (Beautiful place, by the way). They told us that if we went to this presentation we could get exclusive access to the 5-star restaurant at the…

The Strength to Endure

DevotionalOctober 24, 2023548Views 0Likes 2Comments

"Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty." So says the 19th-century writer and art critic John Ruskin. But is he right? Well, I think so, as long as all those important words are defined properly! The truth is it takes Strength to Endure. But where does that Strength come from and how do…

The Story of a Transformed Life

DevotionalOctober 23, 2023575Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bestselling author Bryant McGill once said "Real transformation requires real honesty. If you want to move forward - get real with yourself." This is such a powerful insight. But it isn't particularly novel. The truth is this is a foundational truth of ancient philosophy. Aristotle said, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." Our Orthodox…

The Power of Paradox

DevotionalOctober 17, 2023458Views 0Likes 0Comments

What would you say is the biggest barrier to people in finding a peaceful and happy life? Bad habits? Not enough money? external enemies that oppress them? Human philosophies and religions have been trying to answer that question for a long time, with limited success. But what if I told you there is an answer to…

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The Slavery of False Fears

Beware the Sickness of Hypocrisy

Distractions Kill Faithfulness

Jonah, The Queen of Sheba, and Jesus

Rooted in Christ

The Helper, The One Called Alongside to Help!

Let The Buyer Beware!

The Strength to Endure

The Story of a Transformed Life

The Power of Paradox

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