Question: I don’t deny that the saints exist in heaven, but why do you petition them? Isn’t Jesus enough? Without going into a full theological article, I will simply say that we confess that our Lord Jesus Christ alone is our Redeemer and Mediator, yet in our weakness and spiritual frailty we often feel unworthy […]
Augustine on Perseverance and Grace
“I assert, therefore, that the perseverance by which we persevere in Christ even to the end is the gift of God; … Therefore it is uncertain whether any one has received this gift so long as he is still alive.” (St. Augustine of Hippo) Calvinists, particularly those who seek to portray St. Augustine as a […]
Yet Another Nasty Email From Johnson City
I have been receiving these types of email for a few years now. I usually do not respond to most of them because of the filth they contain. For nearly a month, this individual has pelted me almost daily with the exact same message, turning his obsessive repetition into something as tiresome as it is […]
Sustained by the Gift of Perseverance
Though the way may seem unending, the Lord grants the grace to endure. Trust that each moment of steadfast faith is blessed from above and brings you nearer the goal. “My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in infirmity.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Perseverance in the Trial
Growth is forged not in a comfortable lifestyle, but in the crucible of trials—stand fast today in quiet confidence. Each challenge faced is a step deeper into endurance, each moment of faith edging you nearer to the promise kept. “My power is made perfect in infirmity.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Strength in the Climb
Do not measure your worth by the ease of the path, but by the faith with which you climb. The ascent may be steep, but every upward step is seen and sustained by God. “The Lord is faithful, who will strengthen you and keep you from evil.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3) “Whoever has not experienced temptation […]
The Apostolic Identity and Exclusive Continuity of the Eastern Orthodox Church
The Eastern Orthodox Church is not a denomination, a sect, a branch, or a reimagining of early Christianity. She is the original Church founded by our Lord Jesus Christ, built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20). She is not a renovation, nor a restoration, […]
After the Storm, the Crown
Though the trials you face may feel overwhelming, they are but passing storms—not permanent walls. Steadfast in faith, walk forward assured that the calm and reward prepared for you will arrive. “My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in infirmity.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) “Take courage … The storms will pass, and […]
The Unclean Roots of Modern Protestantism
The Cross is not enforced with a sword, and the Kingdom of God is not advanced by law, but by grace. An Eastern Orthodox Witness to the Atrocities of Luther and Calvin, the Absurdity of Vicarious Apology, and the Idolatry of Men From the vantage point of the Orthodox Church—the Body of Christ unbroken since […]
Get Up, and Walk On
You are not defeated by falling—you are only defeated by refusing to rise. Let today be your answer to despair. Get up, and walk on. “The just man shall fall seven times, and shall rise again.” (Proverbs 24:16) “If you fall, rise up. If you fall again, rise up again. Only do not abandon your […]