I’m spending a week in Northern Idaho with my brother, something I try to do once every summer. Dwayne lives on Pend Oreille Lake, where we grew up together. He is a strong Christian, a writer, publisher and all around great guy. We’re planning to go bass fishing today! I’m
Category: The Morning Offering
Place yourself secondary when praying to GodYou have associations with certain individuals who get a dazed look on their faces when the conversation drifts to a topic that does not center on them. I remember one such individual who’d actually wait for an entry during a slight pause in the
Students and faculty from Pacific Lutheran University click photo to enlarge He Who Lives the Will of God has no Worries With all the troubles that are now befalling the world, you find yourself worried about your future. Bad economic times have made job stability a cause for concern, and
Inefficiency Behind Water CrisisOur world is facing a water crisis that will likely see water replace oil as the basis for many wars throughout the world. The recent extreme drought in the State of Texas, with many ranchers being forced to sell off their cattle and fires raging out of
The Worldwide Hatred of Christianity Antichristianism (as in antisemitism), an ideology directly opposed to Christ and Christianity. Let’s not use polite and politically correct jargon that conceals the truth. The days of the antichrist are approaching. This is hatred, oppression and persecution (not fear) of Christianity and Christians, harbingers of
click on photos to enlarge Christianity is Under Attack Worldwide Throughout the Middle East Christianity is under attack. Coptic bishops and priests have been forced to stay away from public areas for fear of being assaulted in the streets. Coptic churches have been attacked and burned and anti-Christian sentiment is
The Orthodox Faith is Nothing without Transformation of Life If your spiritual life is concentrated only on external practices and traditions, but does nothing to bring about real change, you have gained nothing. Too many people think as long as they keep the fasting rules, do their prayers, and attend
During each celebration of the Divine Liturgy we sing the words, “We have seen the True Light, we have received the Heavenly Spirit; we have found the true Faith, worshiping the undivided Trinity; Who has saved us.” Let us commit ourselves anew to living this holy faith as true witnesses
The Struggle for Peace Must Begin With Me This photo moved me deeply. A Greek priest standing between rioters and the police, trying to stop a rioter from throwing a projectile at police officers. This same image could have played out if the priest or another citizen were to step
The Struggle Between Two Worlds The two young men held in an Iranian prison for two years are now on their way to the United States. After being arrested for crossing over the unmarked Iraq/Iran boarder and being accused of espionage, they became pawns in the ongoing dispute between the