Tag: Luke 6:17-23

One of the greatest consequences of our modern world is that we moderns have been convinced that egalitarianism and individualism have been elevated to the highest good. We insist on a definition of "freedom" that means "I want to do what I want to do!" But the problem is if I do what I want…

One of the greatest consequences of our modern world is that we moderns have been convinced that egalitarianism and individualism have been elevated to the highest good. We insist on a definition of "freedom" that means "I want to do what I want to do!" But the problem is if I do what I want…

In the beginning, God said... And with that action, God has been using speaking and hearing to start the process of metanoia (repentance) in the hearts of those who have "ears to hear." There are so many examples of this pattern of God's actions that there are too many to mention them all. God "called" Abraham…

In the beginning, God said... And with that action, God has been using speaking and hearing to start the process of metanoia (repentance) in the hearts of those who have "ears to hear." There are so many examples of this pattern of God's actions that there are too many to mention them all. God "called" Abraham…

In the beginning, God said.... And with that action, God has been using speaking and hearing to start the process of metania (repentance) in the hearts of those who have "ears to hear." There are so many examples of this pattern of God's actions that there are too many to mention them all. God "called" Abraham…

  In the beginning God said.... And with that action God has been using speaking and hearing to start the process of metania (repentance) in the hearts of those who have "ears to hear." There are so many examples of this pattern of God's actions that there are too many to mention them all. God "called" abraham…

There is a common temptation to reduce all religion to merely behavioral modification systems. In other words, too many people think Faith is about making you a "good" person. For some religious systems, this may be true. But it is decidedly NOT the normal Orthodox Christian mindset. Orthodox Christianity isn't about making you a "good" person…

As a “son of the South” I’ve heard people say “Bless your heart” all my life. And the irony is that this phrase that almost sounds like a prayer, is really a versatile phrase American Southerners use to both bless AND curse. And it all depends on how it’s used. It can be a genuine expression…

It really is amazing what price we humans are willing to pay to get what we desire. We have some interesting priorities. Did you know that we spend about 17 BILLION dollars a year on pet food in Europe and the US? We spend 8 BILLION dollars a year on cosmetics in the US, and…

It seems everyone has a friend like my friend. He was always either on the top of the mountain emotionally or in the pit of despair. His mood swings were huge and usually unhealthy. Finally, he came to me and confessed he was exhausted with the constant up and down of his life and asked…