“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things..” (Phillipians 4.8)
“A Christian does not control his own life, but gives his whole time to God.” St. Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to Polycarp There has been a most amazing shift in my life since I left Madison in January of 1991 to take a position as Co-Youth Director at St. George Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio. … [Read more…]
“For just as a snake which is brought from its dark hole into the light makes every effort to escape and hide itself, so malicious thoughts [sin] that a person brings out into the open by sincere confession seek to depart from him.” St. John Cassian In my opinion there is no greater act of … [Read more…]
“Now that we have come to the setting of the sun and behold the light of evening we praise God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit…” The shortness of days have reached their peak with the first day of winter having arrived on December 21. We become more acutely aware of the setting sun when it … [Read more…]
Bumper stickers have never been my thing but several years ago I came across one whose message really touched my heart. It read: NO JESUS, NO PEACE… …KNOW JESUS, KNOW PEACE! Without hesitation I purchased it and adhered it to my bumper. Within one week while stopped at a stop light a … [Read more…]
“…for those whose professed aim is the enjoyment of eternal blessings to be seen groveling in the dust of worldly things is disgraceful and a shame to their vocation… When those who travel by sea are overtaken by a storm, they do not worry about their merchandise but throw it into the waters with their … [Read more…]