Be Transfigured Ministries

There is Life in the Cross for Those Who Believe

One of the most famous verses of the Gospel says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish but have life everlasting.” (John 3.16) The real issue isn’t whether or not you believe but whether you believe enough to put your life in His hands. The time has come for you to put your belief in Jesus Christ into action.

How Will You Respond When God Requests to See the Fruit of Your Faith?

The Parable of the Vineyard Tenants

Each new year we are called to reflect upon the fruits our faith has produced in the past year. Have your fruits produced this year? How will you respond when God comes calling to harvest the fruit of your faith? You are both the vineyard and the tenant, and therefore so is the Church. Take a moment and reflect how you have nurtured God’s vineyard this past year and commit to doing more for His glory in the next year.

Getting to Root of Your Heart; The Invitation to Enter into Eternal Life

“What good thing must I do to enter into eternal life?” This sounds simple enough…but don’t be fooled by Christ’s response to, “Keep the commandments.” Just when we think we may have done enough, Jesus calls us to dig deeper into our heart and reveal our true desire. If we truly desire to follow Him, we will not only keep His commandments, we will be willing to leave everything behind just to follow Him. Take a few moments this week and prepare yourself for the new Ecclesiastical Year by evaluating just how far short you may have fallen in your journey to be with Christ. It might seem impossible, but with God all things are possible.

We Cannot Play Hide-and-Seek with God

“The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.” (Matthew 18.23) In any moment on any day the Lord is going to return and settle accounts with us. Will we be ready for Him, or still trying to hide our hearts from His all-seeing eyes? If we do not find a way to forgive even the smallest sin against us, the Lord will hand us over to be tortured for all eternity. Don’t waste another day! Call someone today and settle your accounts before the Lord calls out, “Ready or not here I come.”

Faithless or Just Self-Centered; The Call to Deeper Faith

Sometimes we ask and do not receive from God. Is it because we have no faith or because, as Saint James says, “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.” (James 4.2) Jesus teaches certain challenges of life will only be defeated through prayer and fasting so that we can come to a deeper faith that everything doesn’t revolve around our desires but being in communion with God.

Obedience to God Requires Faith and Courage

When Christ’s sent His Disciples ahead in a boat to wait for Him, their obedience was tested by a great storm. Our faith in God is being tested today with an economic storm like few of us have ever seen before. Will we take that step into the water like Saint Peter and trust Christ enough to save us? Now is our chance to display a bit of courage and faith in Jesus Christ and be obedient to His call for our lives to be dedicated first and foremost to Him.

Get Out of God’s Way and Let Him Work

Just when you think you don’t have enough faith to follow God’s will for you in your life, He calls you to an even higher standard by telling you to sit down. It was only when the Apostles stepped aside that the Lord was able to work and feed thousands of men, women and children with a mere five loaves of bread and two fish. Why not take the Lord up on His offer by stepping aside and allowing Him to bless you.

Believe the Unbelievable!

With the many stories in the Holy Scriptures that seem unbelievable on the surface, it is a continual challenge for us to accept that God will accomplish what He promises. When Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, doubted the word of the Archangel Gabriel he was made dumb and speechless until he obeyed God’s command by naming his son John. God has made a promise to do wonderful things for our salvation if we are willing to believe Him. We need only believe what might seem unbelievable for the glory of God.

Loyalty to Our Heavenly Father

Each summer during June families throughout America honor their fathers with cookouts and special gifts. Have you ever wondered what our Heavenly Father would like for Father’s Day? As we read in the Gospel of Matthew 4.18-23, as Jesus called His first disciples, He invites us to show our loyalty to Him and make time for Him. In exchange for our loyalty, He will heal us from all illness and sickness. All our Heavenly Father desires for us is to be saved and healed. Happy Father’s Day.

Why Are You in Church?

Countless men and women over the centuries have defended the Truth of Orthodox Christianity sometimes offering their blood in martyrdom. Why would someone stand up with such boldness? Why Orthodoxy and not some other Church? Why are you a member of the Orthodox Church and not some other Church? Have you ever considered these questions? You might be surprised to discover that countless Saints over the centuries have chosen the life of spiritual discipline over earthly comfort and have been honored for their choice.