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Orthodox Christianity is a way of life, not a religion. Too often we relegate our belief in Christ to a mere mental exercise. Be Transfigured! And Live a New Life in Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Nov 24, 2019
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
In the Gospel of Luke 18.18-27, we hear the popular reminder about wealth and heaven. “How hard is it for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” (Luke 18.24-25) If we are waiting to see a camel get through the needle, we are missing the point of the lesson. We are the camel, and until we are willing to leave the burden of wealth and prestige behind, we will never follow Christ into heaven. Sound impossible? Don’t worry. “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” (Luke 18.27)
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
A Bible Study on the Book of Romans based upon the homilies of St John Chrysostom in Tarpon Springs, Florida. This session originally LIVE STREAMED on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
https://www.LiveANewLifeInChrist.org/romans
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
When it comes to preparing to celebrate Christmas, it can be a daunting task. Weeks of Christmas parties and shopping days can lead to serious anxiety, and for what? What happens if tonight our soul is required of us? Those things which we have been preparing, whose will they be? The story of the rich man who tore down his barns to building larger ones, can teach us a lesson. The gifts, resources, talents, and blessings that God has given to us, are not for us to focus on ourselves. They are given to us to serve others.
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Many times when we hear the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16.19-31, we get confused about the great chasm between heaven and hell. Most think this is a physical separation, but the Fathers teach us that the chasm is the time of our death. We have until NOW, before we die, to prepare our heart to experience heaven as joy. If we live our life like the rich man, totally self-absorbed and ignoring the needs of others, we will experience heaven as torment and fire. If we can train our hearts to think of the needs of others before ourselves, we will experience heaven as joy and comfort rather than torment and fire. Our chance is NOW!
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
Sunday Oct 27, 2019
When it comes to living a New Life In Christ, it requires more than just asking God for blessings. When Jairus asked Christ to heal his daughter, he had to show obedience and patience, even knowing his daughter died, before he experienced God’s blessings. When the woman with the flow of blood wanted to be healed, even though the flow of blood stopped when she touched Christ’s garments, she needed to show obedience and patience before Christ said, “Your faith has saved you.” If we want to be blessed and saved by God, we will need to show obedience to Him and have patience for His timing rather than always demanding instant gratification.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
A Bible Study on the Book of Romans based upon the homilies of St John Chrysostom in Tarpon Springs, Florida. This session originally LIVE STREAMED on Tuesday, October 23, 2019.
https://www.LiveANewLifeInChrist.org/romans
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Sometimes we hear the Gospel and think of “just another story from another time in history.” In truth every story in the Scripture is for out benefit today. When we hear the story of the Gadarene Demoniac, although we may not be demon possessed, there are many demons that can cripple us and leave us alone in the wilderness. The joy we can have through hearing this Gospel lesson is that God is always protecting us, and He has the power to free us from the demons that control us. Whether it be the passions such as greed and pride, or illnesses such as depression, God can and will heal us if we put our trust and faith in Him.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
A Bible Study on the Book of Romans based upon the homilies of St John Chrysostom in Tarpon Springs, Florida. This session originally LIVE STREAMED on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
https://www.LiveANewLifeInChrist.org/romans
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
When it comes to hearing the Word of God, everyone has an equal chance to hear and receive the Gospel. Each of us, depending upon the condition of our heart and soul will hear the Word of God, and either produce fruit or not produce fruit for the glory of God. Year after year the Church proclaims the same Gospel story so that as our heart and grow closer to God we are able to produce fruit, but it requires work to prepare our soul. Through prayer, fasting, taking care of the poor, going for Holy Confession and the other Holy Sacraments, our soul will be made fertile to hear the Word of God and produce a hundredfold. Today is our chance to begin working our souls to bear fruit for God
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Sometimes words just are insufficient for comfort, especially when tragic events occur. In those moments, it can be enough to just be present with those who are suffering. In those moments, God’s presence can be experienced through our willingness to keep our mouth shut and just pray with others. God’s grace is able to bring comfort where we fall short, no matter how many people gather. God is there whether we see him or not. Whether we recognize it or not, God is always standing, holding our hand. God knows our needs, and He always provides what we need, and sometimes just being present is what we need.