Faith and Deeds
“faith . . . works. These two should be together; there is a close relationship between the two. Faith produces works; and works make...
Supernatural
“Many in our world today mock the supernatural. They deny the reality of the spiritual world and claim that only what can be seen and...
Authority and Submission
“Any form or expression of authority, then, must not be the expression of human pride but of humility before God, of assimilation to the...
Joy and Happiness - Part 1
“…we have a misleading idea at the very head of our Constitution: the pursuit of happiness. One can not pursue happiness; if he does he...
Responsiveness
“God is the originator, the initiator; we merely respond, but our response is necessary.” (Orthodox Study Bible, Ephesians 1:4-6) “Do we...
Self-Judgment
“Sometimes we judge ourselves (and others!) too harshly, focusing on our flaws and we don’t turn to God because we view God through this...
God's Will and Discernment/Willingness
“Presumably we, too, desire to do the will of God. Two issues face us when we seek to conform to the will of God. The first is...
Being Christian
“Christians ought to be possessed of generosity, mercy, and forgiveness…Christians should not seek recognition for their efforts, other...
Spiritual Warfare and Growth
“Sin is portrayed in Scripture as an active and powerful force in unrelenting pursuit of its victims (Gen. 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:8), and the...
Wisdom
“People who have the sort of mind that sees only one side to every question tend towards vigorous action. They succeed in everything they...