Hurricane Irma unleashed its fury on the topics and Florida. The storm destroyed homes and upended lives. People across the state are without power and dealing with flooding. Off the southern coast of the state, the destruction is even worse. …
Solar Eclipse Mobile Wallpaper Download
A solar eclipse is passing across the Earth later today. I’ve seen far too many posts on social media about its meaning and its relation to the End Times. God has a plan for this universe and all that is …
Confession: Getting Rid Of The Clutter
I have a confession to make. The clutter on my nightstand is taking over my life. When I make a purchase I save the receipt and enter it into an app that keeps track of my spending. Then I compare …
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Martyrdom In The Age Of Facebook
“I no longer fear martyrdom.” These were the first words to appear on this website. I wrote this not long after my conversion to Orthodox Christianity when I was full of zeal and eager to share my new faith. The …
People Are Not Problems To Be Solved
“People are not problems to be solved.” It had been a rough Sunday morning. As you’ve heard me say again and again, getting my daughter ready for church can sometimes be a challenge. It’s a test that I tend to …
Win A Legacy Icons Gift Certificate
I’m giving away a Legacy Icons gift certificate, and all you have to do is sign up. My subscribers already get free stuff all the time. In addition to email updates, they get access to a growing collection of goodies. …
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Orthodox Evangelism: Using Words Only If Necessary
Orthodox evangelism is something I believe will become more common in America as more people seek out the ancient church. More converts will take the lessons they have learned elsewhere and apply them to Orthodoxy, for better or worse. So …
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Hate Organized Religion? Here Are 5 Reasons You Should Love It
” I hate organized religion.” At one time I shared that sentiment. When I was an Evangelical Christian attending a Pentecostal church, organization was not a priority. I wanted a “move of the Spirit,” not stodgy, dead religion. But eventually I …
Icon: A Novel – An Interview with Author Georgia Briggs
Icon: A Novel is a new work by Georgia Briggs, and my daughter loves it. The book is a young adult novel focusing on Euphrosyne, and Orthodox girl living in a post-Christian America. Icon: A Novel is receiving rave reviews from …
The Orthodox Church is a hospital
The Orthodox Church is a hospital for a suffering world. Orthodoxy understands salvation to be a process of healing and drawing nearer to God. Attending the Divine Liturgy is like going to the hospital, not going to the courthouse. There is healing …
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Chris Cornell, Hank Hanegraff, And Prayer In Times of Trouble
The death of Chris Cornell hit me hard. But not because of the music. The lead singer of Soundgarden was one of the founding fathers of the so-called grunge movement in popular music. Cornell was found dead on May 18, and …
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Video: What I Love And Hate About The Orthodox Church
A video titled What I Love And Hate About The Orthodox Church popped up on my social media feed today. The video is one of a series of videos on Christianity by a young Protestant woman named Lizzie. As you …
A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. – Proverbs 15:1 My daughter is on the verge of being a teenager. She’s straddling the line between a young woman and a girl, with all …
Free Jesus Prayer Mobile Wallpaper Download
The Jesus Prayer is a simple, beautiful prayer. In its most basic form it is simply, Lord have mercy. Every Sunday during the Divine Liturgy, Orthodox Christians utter this prayer dozens of times. We pray God’s mercy on the country …
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Pulpit & Pen: Why Orthodox Christians Should Ignore Them
Pulpit & Pen is gaining notoriety in Orthodox circles. The website’s criticism of Hank Hanegraaff – and of Orthodoxy in general – are nothing short of shocking. These mocking attacks on Orthodox Christians are an embarrassment to Protestantism. The reception …
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The Road To Emmaus And The Eucharist
This week the Orthodox Church reads the account of the disciples on the Road to Emmaus. I’ve listened to many sermons on this topic over the years. But I only understood it after I became an Orthodox Christian. In Luke’s …
S-Town And The Desire To Be Loved
I just finished listening to the popular podcast S-Town. While it contains adult themes and language, I highly recommend it. For the uninitiated, S-Town is a 7-part presentation by the producers of another hit podcast, Serial. Set in the rural town …
Free Pascha Wallpaper Download
Pascha is here and Christ is Risen! Christendom is celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Unlike last year, the Orthodox Church celebrates on the same day as the West. This won’t happen again for several years, so enjoy …
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Hank Hanegraaff Converts To Orthodox Christianity
Hank Hanegraaff, host of the Bible Answer Man radio show, entered the Holy Orthodox Church. His chrismation took place on Palm Sunday at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC. UPDATE: On his April 11 broadcast, Hank Hanegraaff addressed …
A Prayer on Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. And I don’t feel particularly holy. Months ago, I had grand plans for Great Lent. I would leap into the fast with a vengeance and slay my dependence on food. I would …