Is arguing theology worth it?
I’ve spent a lot of time over the years discussing theology and have recently concluded… there is no point. Orthodox means ‘right beliefs’, but right beliefs don’t necessarily translate into Read more…
Category: Glimpses of Glory
Hatred
I do enjoy going to films, I am a Marvel and Star Wars fan, after all. But recently I’ve become more uncomfortable sitting through a movie and not just because Read more…
Transfiguration
I enjoyed the film The Matrix (the original not the sequels). The concept that reality is not what we think it is appeals to me. The TV series, Stranger Things Read more…
Perfection
All my life, I’ve been pushed towards perfection, to be the perfect daughter, the perfect wife, the perfect mother. I see articles about creating the perfect holiday meal or the Read more…
Stewardship
Back when I was single and had only myself to worry about, I was introduced to a fuller understanding of stewardship. I had always equated stewardship with tithing, giving to Read more…
Christ Crucified
I’ve often heard the phrase, ‘when life gets back to normal’. I’ve said it myself over the years. After a move, or some major change, I always had my eye Read more…
ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF HIS BEATITUDE METROPOLITAN TIKHON PASCHA 2019
ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF HIS BEATITUDE METROPOLITAN TIKHON PASCHA 2019 To the Venerable Hierarchs, Reverend Clergy, Monastics, Distinguished Stewards, and the entire family of the Orthodox Church in America: CHRIST IS Read more…
The dash between the dates
My mother died recently. My sisters and I ordered the marker and I was confronted with the dash between the dates, the dash in place of 84 years of living. Read more…
The Gospel according to me
Recently I was asked to take a survey. What I found interesting was not so much the topic of the survey, but rather the questions asking what would influence my Read more…
What does Christianity look like?
What does Christianity look like? That’s a question I’ve asked myself over the years as I’ve encountered groups/churches/cults all purporting to teach true Christianity. I’ve heard those who want to Read more…