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Saint Nektarios of Aegina: A Life of Suffering, Silence, and Vindication
When I reflect on the life of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, I am confronted with a reality that cuts against everything our culture teaches about success, justice, and recognition. His life was not marked by applause, but by slander. Not by advancement, but by humiliation. And yet, through these very…
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Did Jesus Claim to Be God?
This is one of those questions that at first glance seems simple, but when you really begin to unpack it, you realize very quickly that it is profoundly theological. And the way we answer it will shape everything about how we understand Christ, salvation, and ultimately our relationship with God.…
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Why the Orthodox Church Studies the Church Fathers
One of the questions that often comes up, especially for those coming out of Protestant backgrounds, is this: why does the Orthodox Church spend so much time studying and quoting the Church Fathers? At first glance, it can seem like we are adding something to Scripture or placing something alongside…
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Divorce Is Not The Path To Peace!
Are you tired of arguing, fighting, and feeling you’re never heard or understood? Does it feel like you no longer have the strength to push forward and fight for your marriage? I get it. Every day I hear it in so many people’s voices. Everyone wants peace. The problem is…
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The Mysteries Of The Star of Bethlehem – Is There More To It Than We Know?
We have all heard of the Star of Bethlehem. Every year at Christmas, it is a prominent reminder that Christ was born and three wise men (the Magi) showed up to give him special gifts befitting a king. In much of the story, the star takes a backseat in the…
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Mysterious No. 1 Reason Your Marriage Is Suffering And How To Renew Hope
There is a lot of practical advice online for why your marriage may be struggling. Yet, I haven’t found an article on a Google search that gets the heart of the matter. What is the true root of every marriage problem to the question of “Why is my marriage struggling?”…
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Is There Any Hope For My Marriage And Our Future?
It’s the Monday of Thanksgiving week. As I do every morning after my prayers, I like to take a stroll across Facebook just to see what’s going on. Inevitably, I’ll find some interesting posts. It’s pretty amazing what people will share about their feelings on social media that they likely…
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Marriage: Finding Peace Amidst The Storm
As I write this email this morning, it’s snowing here in Lancaster, PA. There’s just something special about a snowfall. There’s a peace about it in the midst of a storm. For a few minutes, or hours, life slows down as we enjoy the beauty of the scenery and a…
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