3. There is no God. 2. There is no devil. And, the number one most dangerous lie of all –
How To Master the OODA Loop
by Bret & Kate McKay I have been a student and advocate of the OODA loop for many years. It has real application and value in missions, Church planting, even understanding what to do (and what not to) in hostile cultural surroundings. I recommend it to any and every student of mission and homiletics. Here’s why. John […]
The Ultimate Career
by C.S. Lewis “The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only – and that is to support the ultimate career. “ Source: “Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis” (2006)
American Pastors Largely Silent on Current Issues
It is time for Christians to acknowledge that these ministers are not pastors; they are CEOs. They are not Bible teachers; they are performers. They are not shepherds; they are hirelings.
The Orthodox Understanding of the Glory of God
Is the book of Romans actually a preparation for experiencing the glory of God? I do not have the text for this presentation. I wish I did. It is about an hour long, but it is great in every 5 minute segment. I do not often post videos – almost never, but this one is […]
Why Church?
by Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) Many people who rarely attend church have a kind of consumer’s attitude towards church. They come to church, for instance, before a long trip – to light a candle just for the sake of it, so that nothing would happen on the road. They come for two or three minutes, hurriedly […]
Everywhere, Always, and By All
by St. Vincent of Lerins “Moreover, in the Church itself, all possible care must be taken that we hold that faith which has been believed everywhere, always, and by all.” Commonitory, Chapter 2
Too Much Beauty In The Church?
by Rod Dreher Anastasia, who is Orthodox, writes to caution that too great a focus on beauty in church worship can be spiritually harmful: Well, yes, beauty is important. The Orthodox Liturgy is very beautiful, and the Catholic mass can sometimes sound like a stripped down McDonald’s version of prayer. But there’s danger lurking here! […]
Love Wins
Learn how reformation ‘theories’ of atonement fail… and the proper and Biblical understanding of our salvation. Orthodoxy – often imitated, never duplicated. This is a worthy explanation. Thanks Steve!
Belfries to be Erected on the Sites of Churches Demolished During the 20th Century
Throughout Bright week, Paschal (Easter) celebrations will take place in Moscow, organized with participation of the city administration. Pedestrian areas, central squares and parks will become the main sites for festivities, reports Patriarchia.ru. The Paschal festival will open on the night before Pascha Sunday. Trade fairs will be held till 3 AM, and films […]