Image by Capri23auto from Pixabay Today had been my first of college and naturally we met one another and gave a greeting. In the process of getting to know one another we discussed our experience in the community. Naturally, the foreigners among us from Russia to Brazil to somewhere close to home like England felt … Continue reading Community Division And Tribalism
Three Pieces Of Christian Music You Need To Hear
Ah, music. . . it's so important to uplift the soul to the Lord. Contrary to popular belief among the small amount of people who know me, I don't reject Christian music written on guitar. It won't be my first choice when given a choice but I recognize that people worship the Lord in different … Continue reading Three Pieces Of Christian Music You Need To Hear
Grounded On The Sands Of My Worldly Thoughts
Image by phoenixsierra0 from Pixabay Too much of anything is never good for you and the same can be said of religion. Even though it fills our entire lives it is nevertheless sometimes important to take a breather. I study theology too much. When at home I'm confronted with too much religion and spirituality to … Continue reading Grounded On The Sands Of My Worldly Thoughts
Why After 13 Years I Still Feel Drawn Towards Orthodoxy
13 years ago I had quite the conversion experience in the Catholic faith. When I came home from Scotland, although interested in the Eastern Orthodox Church, all that surrounded me happened to be Catholic. I'm 23 years of age and I don't drive. In the months that follow I have a great conversion experience but … Continue reading Why After 13 Years I Still Feel Drawn Towards Orthodoxy
The Fruits Of Judas Iscariot
It's a bit of a daring and even somewhat misleading title isn't it? How could Judas have any fruit at all? And yet, through his betrayal the Lords Will had been accomplished the fruit of which is visible in all of Christendom today. Judas had been a complicated man. In the beginning he really sided … Continue reading The Fruits Of Judas Iscariot
A Testimony To The Power Of Christs Presence
Last night I suffered from such a bad migraine that I went to bed sooner than would be usual for me. I took 500mg of Naprosyn which is a very strong anti-inflammatory. I always hope to go to sleep fast because with a migraine they say sleep helps. When I woke up I didn't feel … Continue reading A Testimony To The Power Of Christs Presence
Blinded By Christ For Our Own Spiritual Benefit
Image by Anemone123 from Pixabay Saint Paul was an enemy of Christ who went from house to house arresting Christians. He held the clothes of those who stoned Saint Stephen to death. He was 100% committed to routing out Christians and either driving them out or exterminating them. What happened? On his travels the Lord … Continue reading Blinded By Christ For Our Own Spiritual Benefit
Video: How To Expel Thoughts By St.Gregory Of Sinai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ1PK20FYgo O.K so I'm freaked out a little. I made this video where I read St.Gregory of Sinai (an Orthodox mystic of the 13th century) to you. I did so alongside Bulgarian chants of the Orthodox Church playing in the background for some ambience. Then I decide to actually research him so I can explain … Continue reading Video: How To Expel Thoughts By St.Gregory Of Sinai
Liberals Are Closer To Christ Than They Think
Image by Brigitte makes custom works from your photos, thanks a lot from Pixabay I grew up in a very secular liberal world which only increased when I entered the arts. The art world is a very liberal one. Liberals are extremely loving people whose moral compass just happens to be a bit out of … Continue reading Liberals Are Closer To Christ Than They Think
The Strange Obsession With Changing Our Appearance To Look Younger
Image by Leroy Skalstad from Pixabay The only reason I can see why someone would dye their hair to look young is to make evangelization of the youth easier in a bid to connect with them. That's the extreme to which I would give the nod to it. To change ones appearance simply because you … Continue reading The Strange Obsession With Changing Our Appearance To Look Younger
