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Free At Last
The cries of "freedom" echo through human history. But what is freedom?
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All Things
It is an ancient lie about God that He is withholding something from us. It has always been God's intention to give us "all things." But we have to be…
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The Protecting Veil
The Normal Orthodox Christian understanding of the grace of God given to humanity and embodied by the Theotokos invites us to contemplate just how…
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Don't Take Orthodoxy for Granted!
A purposeful and lived Faith is the key to seeing the Faith shared from generation to generation.
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Sheep Without a Shepherd
When Jesus sees His children so leaderless and wandering His heart was moved to compassion. His heart is still moved with compassion when He sees us…
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The Lord Has Redeemed His Servant
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Wanna Be Great? Be Humble!
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Why Would God Do That?
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The Way of Wisdom
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Is God Fair?
The problem is our notions of fairness and unfairness are polluted with our selfish desires. All too often we accuse God of being unfair when He's not…
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Groaning In Labored Birth
There is a reason the new life in Christ is made like being pregnant. You are having Christ formed in you IF you are cooperating with the Spirit in your…
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Episode 23 - Psalms 17
Episode 23 - Psalms 17
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The Life in the Spirit
The new lifestyle Christ offers us is a lifestyle that prioritizes the eternal over the temporary. In choosing life in the Spirit, we see our physical…
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Admit it, You're Weak!
Me too! In fact, learning to admit you're weak is the key to strength!
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Knowing The Deep Truth
We cannot escape the reality of just how hard it is to change! The only way lasting change happens in my life is when the motivation to change is deep…
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New Wine in Old Wineskins
Orthodoxy confronts me with the unmistakable reality that Jesus intends to change my life!
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Real Love Leads to Obedience ALWAYS
The false notion that "love is unconditional affirmation" is actually the opposite of true love. God is the standard of our definition of love and He…
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The Power of Knowing
It's easy to know "about" something or someone. But to genuinely "know" another, especially Christ, is to risk the intimacy of deep honesty and love.
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