There are moments in life when a memory comes crashing back into your mind out of nowhere. Maybe you’re driving to work. Maybe you’re lying awake at 2:00 in the morning. Maybe you’re praying. And suddenly, there it is. That thing you did. That person you hurt. That lie you…

There are certain questions that seem simple on the surface but reveal something much deeper underneath. One of those questions is this: Did Mary have other children besides Jesus? For many Christians, the answer appears obvious. After all, the Gospels mention the “brothers” and “sisters” of Jesus. If the Bible…

Few subjects in Orthodox Christianity generate as much fascination, debate, confusion, and sometimes even fear as the topic of tollhouses. For some Orthodox Christians, tollhouses are an unquestionable reality taught throughout the history of the Church. For others, they are merely symbolic imagery found in monastic literature. Still others reject…

Something troubling is happening in our culture, and it has very little to do with politics. Across much of the developed world, many young men are struggling. They are less likely to attend college than previous generations. More likely to report loneliness. Less likely to participate in the workforce. Less…

Every June, our culture enters into what has become known as Pride Month. Flags are raised, corporations adjust their branding, public institutions participate in celebrations, and countless conversations emerge about identity, sexuality, rights, and acceptance. For many Christians, these conversations create tension. Some respond with anger. Others respond with fear.…

How St. Gregory Palamas and Orthodox Christianity Shaped the Fall of an Empire What if an entire civilization chose theological conviction over political survival? What if the fall of one of the greatest cities in Christian history was not simply the result of military defeat, but the consequence of a…

What if one of the most important words in your Bible doesn’t mean what you’ve always been told it means? What if “eternal life” doesn’t actually mean everlasting life? What if “eternal punishment” isn’t truly eternal? What if heaven, hell, judgment, and even the age to come have been filtered…

If I were to ask most Christians today what a prophet is, I suspect I would hear answers like these: “A prophet tells you your future.” “A prophet receives words of knowledge.” “A prophet speaks destiny over your life.” “A prophet tells you who you’re going to marry, where you’re…