In his teaching on prayer in Matthew 6, is Jesus really condemning repetition in prayer? If so, why do we see multiple examples of repetitive prayer in the scriptures? Visions of heaven, in fact, show that around God’s heavenly throne all you hear is repetitive prayer: “Holy! Holy! Holy!”
Pentecost and the Tower of Babel
What does the Tower of Babel have to do with the day of Pentecost? More than you might think.
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Our sixth sense
The Orthodox Church teaches that we are created with, not five, but six senses. Our sixth sense is the least developed and yet the most important, because through it we are able to perceive reality in its fullness.
The Law-Giver
In his earthly ministry, was Jesus really being a rebel… or was something else going on?
Opportunities unexpected and unavoidable
God puts people into our lives whom we could not ignore, in spite of our best efforts. These people are sent by God for our salvation. My sermon at St Nicholas Cathedral in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Sunday, May 7, 2021.
Preparing the Way
“Prepare the way of the Lord… Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low.” (Isaiah 40:3,4)
When we are alone
The Holy Spirit sent Jesus into the wilderness to fast for 40 days. Isolation is a unique spiritual challenge. When alone, be on guard.
The lost person
The Prodigal Son lost a great deal more than his material wealth.
Press on in Faith
After Christ’s death the Myrrh-bearing Women, Jospeh of Arimathea, and Nicodemus press on to serve their Lord, no mater what. My sermon on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, April 30, 2023.
Love like so
“For God so loved the world…”
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