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!”
The Law-Giver
In his earthly ministry, was Jesus really being a rebel… or was something else going on?
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.
Why liturgy?
Summary
Simple question (and one that I get fairly often): Why is liturgical worship so important for the Orthodox Church?
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Transcription
Love like so
“For God so loved the world…”
Matthew Bible Study (Part 11) – Matthew 5:13-20
In this episode we continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount,
discussing what it means for Christians to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
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With Him in Glory
The Good News & the bad news are the same – everyone gets to be with God in his glory.
Eastern Orthodoxy 