Religious freedom is under attack. The Christian faith is under attack. One of the greatest symbols of Orthodox Christianity, the Cathedral of Holy Wisdom – Hagia Sophia – has essentially been re-confiscated and turned into a Mosque while all the world watched. The time for action is past due. So, what do we need to … [Read more…]
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What do you truly believe? Everybody is talking about what they believe. Here’s what I believe.
Every adult remembers where they were on 9-11-01. The day when over 3,000 souls tragically lost their lives, and well over 6,000 were grievously injured. In that very dark day, the light was also extinguished in one of Christ’s churches as St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was destroyed and buried in rubble. As we approach … [Read more…]
How willing are we to fully follow Christ’s clear instructions? That’s a tough question we all have to ask ourselves. Our Lord’s final direction was clear, concise and unequivocal: “Go and make disciples of ALL nations.” Period. Full stop. End of discussion! This means that we all have the duty to invite, evangelize and welcome. Indeed, … [Read more…]
There are well over 1 million Americans who classify themselves as Orthodox Christians. And while fundamental theological beliefs and practices are very similar, we do not always speak with one strong and unified voice. On top of that, our Orthodox Patriarchs identified a Canonical anomaly in the way Orthodoxy has evolved operationally in the United … [Read more…]
Who Gives Away $30,000 And Only Asks For A Postcard In Return? Did you hear the one about the church that gave its parishioners $30,000 and told them to give it away. And all they had to send back was a post card about who they helped and how it felt? Who would do … [Read more…]
I have carefully followed the science and reviewed all of the data now that 2020 Orthodox Easter Sunday has come to an end. Of all the Facebook posts on my feed today (other than the annoying ads), 98.6% were positive or uplifting (or harmless cooking) messages mostly focused on the celebration of Christ’s redemptive resurrection. … [Read more…]
When the COVID-19 pandemic is just the story that we tell, what will be the story you tell? As it turns out, in the event of a pandemic or other disruptive crisis, there are at least 10 strategic areas where we as individuals, and our churches, can focus to address needs, live better lives … [Read more…]
What do you have in common with Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Jay Z, Aerosmith, Kanye West, The Eagles, Guns and Roses, Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey and Nirvana? The answer is you can join all of those musical celebrities in listening to, and learning from, the amazing music industry professional, and Orthodox Christian force of nature, Scott … [Read more…]