And He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then He said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” Genesis 15:5 Most of us are familiar with the concept of a “contract.” A “contract” is a temporary agreement between Read more
For You are my rock and my fortress; and for Your name’s sake You lead me and guide me. Psalm 31:3 We’ve all seen movies where there are fortresses. Each fortress will have a gate by which people can enter. There is usually a moat around the fortress, so that people cannot Read more
He determines the number of the stars; He gives to all of them their names. Psalm 147:4 On the second day of the Nativity Fast, the church commemorates St. Matthew, the Apostle and Evangelist. The story of St. Matthew is remarkable, in that before he was called by Christ to be Read more
When they had heard the king, they went their way; and lo, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came to rest over the place where the Child was. Matthew 2:9 Most of you have not been to my house. If I was to Read more
For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are Read more
Jesus said, “I am the door; if any one enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. I am the good 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
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3 One of the things I have instilled in my son is something I have practiced for many years, to shake hands with and thank the men and women who wear a uniform. This refers to our police Read more
For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 Not to be served, but to serve, and not only to serve, to sacrifice His life for the good of all. This is Jesus, the Read more
For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful Read more
The Nativity Fast (Advent) begins for Orthodox Christians on November 15. The rest of Christianity won’t begin Advent until the beginning of December. Several years ago, I authored a book entitled “Let All Creation Rejoice: Reflections on Advent, the Nativity and Epiphany.” It consists of a daily reflection for every day from November Read more
When the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here am I.” Exodus 3:4 But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either heretofore or since Thou hast spoken to Thy Read more