The renewing of mind
It is in the renewing of the mind, and peace of the thoughts, and love and heavenly attachment for the Lord, that the new creation - the Christian - is distinguished from all the men... More »
It is in the renewing of the mind, and peace of the thoughts, and love and heavenly attachment for the Lord, that the new creation - the Christian - is distinguished from all the men... More »
Do not be careless. Pray as much as you can - more frequently and more fervantly. Prod yourself - force yourself to do so, for the Kingdom of God is taken by force. You will... More »
Patience, forgiveness and joy are the three greatest characteristics of divine love. They are characteristics of all real love - if there is such a thing as real love outside of divine love. Without these... More »
"What joy is ours that the Lord not only forgives our sins ,but allows the soul to know Him, so soon as she humbles herself. The poorest wretch can humble himself and know God in... More »
"If we do not see the beauty of God in this life then we will never see it in the next life. We must see the glory of God in the smallest flower." Gerontissa Makrina... More »
Everyday Spirituality: Angels 101, Part Two A SHORT COURSE ON THE NATURE AND MINISTRY OF ANGELS Tina Gilson Continued from July 22 Dominions, Virtues, and Powers The second hierarchy or middle order of angels also... More »
If we are to become filled with a joy that the world cannot take away, we must give up everything, even our own selfish lives, so that we can be alive in our Lord, Jesus... More »
The love of God is not taught. No one has taught us to enjoy the light or to be attached to life more than anything else. And no one has taught us to love the... More »
"Be careful with your mouth, but primarily with your mind; do not let evil thoughts start talking to you. Do not let your mouth say words that could perhaps wound your brother. Let your mouth... More »
I was just listening to a pod cast by an Orthodox Christian Theologian who was commenting on Christ's use of the parables to teach. He noted that 2/3 of the Gospels are in the form... More »