Choosing to Thrive in My Circumstances PART IX Choose Dignity: Remember Who Made You Image by 165106 from Pixabay Job 40:10 Deck yourself with majesty and dignity; clothe yourself with glory and splendor. Today’s Scripture verse from Job 40:10 could be read in a narcissistic way, that we should dress
Feast Day Epistles & Gospels Feast of The Holy Great Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer Being a Christian Isn’t Always Going to Make You Popular Image by www_slon_pics from Pixabay Gospel for the Feast of St. Demetrios John 15:17-27; 16:1-2 The Lord said to his disciples: “This I command you, to
Feast Day Epistles & Gospels Feast of The Holy Great Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer Winning Is Not Everything Photo from St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Worth, TX Epistle for the Feast of St. Demetrios 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in
Sunday Epistles & Gospels Sixth Sunday of Luke Asking Jesus to Be With Us, Following His Call, and Having Courage Gospel Reading for the Sixth Sunday of Luke Luke 8:26-39 Listen Now At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from
Sunday Epistles & Gospels Sixth Sunday of Luke Cheerful Giving Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Epistle for the Sixth Sunday of Luke 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has
Feast Day Epistles & Gospels Feast of St. James (Iakovos) the Apostle, Brother of Our Lord Giving Honor to Others and to the Lord Gospel for the Feast of St. James (Iakovos) Matthew 13:54-58 At that time, Jesus came to his own country, and taught the people in their synagogue
Choosing to Thrive in My Circumstances Part VIII Choose Patience: The First Characteristic of Love Image by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay Proverbs 14:17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient. In the last reflection, we discussed choosing love. In I Corinthians 13, a chapter that
Choosing to thrive in my circumstances Part VII Choose Love, the Mark of a Christian Image by James Chan from Pixabay John 13:35-35 Jesus said to His disciples,“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one
Feast Day Epistles & Gospels Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist St. Luke the Evangelist: A Truly Well-Rounded Man “St. Luke the Evangelist” by Fr. Matthew Garrett Gospel for the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist Luke 10:16-21 The Lord said to his disciples, “He who hears you hears me,
Feast Day Epistles & Gospels Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist Some Wise Words from a Wise Man “St Luke Icon” and “St Paul Icon” by Monastery Icons Epistle for the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18 Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the
Sunday Epistles & Gospels Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council The Parable of the Sower “Parable of the Sower” by Fikos, 2006. The Parable of the Sower Gospel Reading for the Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Luke 8:5-15 Jesus said this parable, “A sower went out to sow his
Sunday Epistles & Gospels Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Focus on What is Good and Profitable, Not What is Stupid and Controversial EPISTLE FOR THE SUNDAY OF THE SEVENTH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL TITUS 3:8-15 Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so