Jesus said this parable, “A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it Read more
The saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are Read more
And behold, a lawyer stood up to put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, Read more
Now there was a day when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house;4 and there came a messenger to Job, and said, “The oxen were plowing and the asses feeding beside them;5 and the Sabe′ans fell upon them and took them, and slew the servants Read more
I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 I’m writing all of this week’s messages a few days early and in anticipation of losing power and not being able to write, so I won’t be writing in real time after Monday. My mind, and the minds Read more
Special Prayer Team Message Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord. Psalm 4:5 For anyone who has ever wondered, I write the Prayer Team messages anywhere from a few days to a few weeks in advance of when they are scheduled. However, occasionally, I will write one right Read more
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 At St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Tampa, where I have served for the past twenty years, we have identified five core values—love, worship, community, learning and service. We make our decisions Read more
Soon afterward He went to a city called Nain, and His disciples and a great crowd went with Him. As He drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; Read more
For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power Read more
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the godless chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge, for by professing it some have missed the mark as regards to faith. I Timothy 6:20-21 One challenge to faith is reconciling it with science. One of the first challenges Read more
Then He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21 I do not often use the word “politics” on the Prayer Team. I don’t endorse political candidates or tell people how to vote. That is a personal Read more
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:17-18 Because we live in a fallen and broken world, everyone experiences this sense of brokenness in many ways. Read more