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Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis

Fr. Stavros N. Akrotirianakis is the Proistamenos of St. John Greek Orthodox Church in Tampa, FL. Fr. contributes the Prayer Team Ministry, a daily reflection, which began in February 2015. The Prayer Team now has its own dedicated website! Fr. Stavros has produced multiple books, you can view here: https://amzn.to/3nVPY5M
The Prayer Team

We Need to Encourage One Another

We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached Thee fell Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 21, 2023
Crown of thorns on an open Bible, casting a shadow in the shape of a heart
The Prayer Team

The Whole Thing Boils Down to One Word—Love

Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37   Advertisers tell us that it takes anywhere from 7-10 ads for the viewer to remember anything about a product. This is one of Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 20, 2023
The Prayer Team

Prophet Elijah (Elias)

And all spoke well of Him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth; and they said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” And He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to Me this proverb, ‘Physician, heal yourself; what we have heard you did at Capernaum, Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 19, 2023
The Prayer Team

Standing Up to the Face of Persecution

As an example of suffering and patience, brethren, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we call those happy who were steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 18, 2023
Crown of thorns on an open Bible, casting a shadow in the shape of a heart
The Prayer Team

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 (NJKV)    A few years ago, I confided in a friend that I was nervous about something that I had to do the next day. Early the next day, before the event I was nervous about, my friend stopped Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 17, 2023
Crown of thorns on an open Bible, casting a shadow in the shape of a heart
The Prayer Team

When Things Stack Up and You Are Stressed Out

Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7   Are you stressed out today? Too much on the Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 16, 2023
The Prayer Team

You Are the Light of the World

Jesus said to His Disciples, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 15, 2023
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Avoid Stupid Controversies

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

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 15, 2023
Crown of thorns on an open Bible, casting a shadow in the shape of a heart
The Prayer Team

What’s the Worst the Can Happen?

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never fail you nor forsake you.” Hence we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid; what can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:5-6 Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 13, 2023
Crown of thorns on an open Bible, casting a shadow in the shape of a heart
The Prayer Team

If it’s Not Good, It’s Not from God

Every good endowment and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17   One of the many things I have come to believe in my life is that if something is not Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 12, 2023
Crown of thorns on an open Bible, casting a shadow in the shape of a heart
The Prayer Team

Feeling Irritated? Try This Verse

Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10   We’ve all had our moments when we want to throw up our hands and say, Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 12, 2023
Crown of thorns on an open Bible, casting a shadow in the shape of a heart
The Prayer Team

That’s a LOT of Love, Forgiveness, and Mercy

For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His steadfast love toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does He remove our transgressions from us. As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who Read more

By Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, 2 years ago July 10, 2023

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