The critic, fearing he will fail, does nothing It is easy to be critical of another person, finding fault with what we perceive they are doing, have done, or have not done. Yet the man who points out how another man has stumbled, finding fault in something he himself has
Divine-Human Oneness Sobornost is a word that means spiritual harmony based on freedom and unity in love. It is a necessary component in our membership within the Body of Christ, for if we are not bound together in love, our freedom becomes our enemy, separating us from others, and ultimately
When Asking for Miracles Betrays Smugness and Pride Asking for miracles in order to believe betrays a sort of smugness on our part, sort of like asking for an expensive gift from a prospective friend before considering their overture for friendship. It could hardly become a true friendship if it
The Mystery of the Church and the Corporate Nature of Salvation There is a certain emptiness in trying to live the Christian life outside the life of the Church. This is because it is impossible to truly live as a Christian without the Church. The reading of the scriptures, and
The River of Fire is “an all-consuming fire and an illuminating light” Upon Christ’s Second Coming, everyone who has ever lived will see Him in His uncreated light, forever. For “those who worked good deeds in their lifetime will go towards the resurrection of life, while those who worked evil
Returning to Where it all Began Back in the Fall of 2013 I decided to spend time with my younger brother, Dwayne, before the onset of winter, thus avoiding the snows that would make Snoqualmie Pass on I-90, perilous. This visit turned out to be one of the best I’d
The Ancient Orthodox Christian Faith is Relevant for All Times and All Places When a priest makes a concerted effort to relate to his young parishioners by demonstrating a real interest in their lives, and discovering what is important to them, there is a good likelihood they will remain pious
Wisdom Is Not Based On Age It has been said that wisdom comes with age, and to some degree this is quite true. I’ve often had conversations with old college friends about how nice it would have been to have had the knowledge and wisdom we have now, back when