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Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame? Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another; Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined. (Proverbs 25:8-10) King Solomon here gives … More Don’t Rush to Court

“Drink water from the spring where horses drink. The horse will never drink bad water. Lay your bed where the cat sleeps. Eat the fruit that has been touched by a worm. Boldly pick the mushroom on which the insects sit. Plant the tree where the mole digs. Build your house where the snake sits … More Acquire the Spirit of Peace

And be ye kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32)   You cannot be too gentle, too kind. Shun even to appear harsh in your treatment of each other. Joy, radiant joy, streams from the face of him who gives and kindles joy in the … More On Kindness

Lay not up for yourself treasures upon earth….But lay up for yourself treasures in Heaven…(Matt. 6:19-20) The urge to accumulate “stuff” is a constant dilemma we deal with in this day and age. Commercials, Social Media and the latest trends only add to the incredible desire to constantly buy and store whatever it might be. … More Storing Treasure

What is Christian work ethic? There is no doubt that as Christians, we are called to work hard and be diligent in our labor. Work is essential to a fulfilling and pleasurable life. The Bible calls on us to work cheerfully, purposefully and with dignity. As a matter of fact, we are called to stay … More Work Hard

From Saint Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we can see a beautiful message of joy. Even though he was under immense pressure while in prison, Saint Paul teaches us that a life of joy can be achieved regardless of our external circumstances.  Step 1: Guard Your Faith The first step is to keep the faith … More Saint Paul’s Spiritual Prescription – Part II

What does it mean to enjoy life?  Who is the man who desires life, And loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And … More Enjoy Life!

A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. (Proverbs 16:9) If we make our plans, with God’s glory in mind, and keeping his will as our guide, we can expect that He will direct our steps by His spirit and grace, so that we will walk uprightly without missing our way … More The Lord Directs our Steps

Anyone who has used GPS maps to find a route has heard this common saying from the friendly voice of our phones: “you are still on the fastest route.” The GPS usually checks all available routes, and is aware of any traffic jams or accidents on the routes and keeps you going on the fastest … More You Are Still on the Fastest Route

In order to live in peace and happiness and without fear, you must have faith. And if you do not have faith, ask God to strengthen your faith. In faith you can conquer anything because the Bible teaches us that “all things are possible to him that believeth” (Mark 9:23).  You should also respond to … More Fearless

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. (Proverbs 15:6) Where righteousness is riches are, and the comforts of them: In the house of the righteous is much treasure. Religion teaches men to be diligent, temperate, and just, and by these means, ordinarily, the estate … More Seeking Treasure

Thank God first thing when you open up your eyes in the Morning The first thing that should come out of our mouth in the morning when we open our eyes should be praise and thanksgiving to God. A simple “thank you God” right when wake up, while still in bed, can mean the difference … More Thank God

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. (1 Cor. 16:13-14) Saint Paul wrote a large portion of the New Testament, explaining to us matters of faith, love, courage etc. But in these two beautiful verses above, it is as if Saint Paul summarizes … More Saint Paul’s Spiritual Prescription

Get closer to the King of Peace We call our Lord the King of Peace. His city, Jerusalem, also means City of Peace. To get closer to the King of Peace, we must pray, and go to church, our Lord’s house. Once you get closer to God, peace will enter your heart. Whenever you find … More Obtaining Heavenly Peace

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come…(Eccl. 12:1) A call to young people to think of God, and mind their duty to him, when they are young. Matthew Henry states “Begin in the beginning of thy days to remember him from whom thou hadst thy being, and … More Remember your Creator

The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. (Proverbs 11:25) It is a great advantage of our own to do good to others. The liberal soul, the soul of blessing, that prays for the afflicted and provides for them, that scatters blessings with gracious lips and generous … More Be Generous and Seek Good

The Bible is not just any book. The character of the Bible is our Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible consist of many valuable stories, teachings, prophets, prophecies, epistles etc. When reading the Bible we are spending time with God himself. We are speaking and listening to the author of the Bible. Therefore we need to … More How to Read the Bible

There are three aspects to seeking the Lord “early.” The first is seeking Him early in the day first thing in the morning. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.(Psalm 5:3) Morning prayer is our duty; we are the … More Seek the Lord Early

In our life, prayer should be a principle. It is a gift from God that we can speak to him at any time. Talking to God is unrelated to time, space, or circumstances. We can talk to God at any time. When you realize this gift, and understand that God always hears you, you become … More Pray Without Ceasing

Saint Paul calls hope “an anchor of the soul” (Heb 6:19). Just as an anchor keeps a ship firmly in place preventing it from being tossed or smashed against the rocks by the pressure of the current or winds, so hope is the virtue that provides stability, peace, and even joy in the midst of … More On Hope

Blessed are the Meek, For they shall inherit the earth. (Matt. 5:5) Criteria = be meek Reward = inherit the earth Inherit the Earth (Reward) God has many promises for us to do well here on this earth. “Honor your father and mother” which is the first commandment with a promise. “That it may be well … More On Meekness

5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.  (Psalm 42) Is there a cause? A real cause to be cast down? Have not others more cause? Why do I dishonor God … More Why art thou cast down?

We believe in one God, God the Father the Pantocrator who created heaven and earth, and all things seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages; Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten not created, of one essence with … More The Orthodox Creed

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? God is a light to his people, to show them the way when they are in doubt, to comfort and rejoice their hearts when they are in sorrow. … More The Lord is my Light

In John 17, Jesus prays for himself, for His disciples, and for all believers. From that prayer we can derive five beautiful principles to live by. Deepen your true knowledge of God. 3 And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.  The Bible … More Five Life Principles

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. God takes great care of his believers. God is the shepherd of the whole church and he takes us into his fold to protect us and provide for us. If God is our shepherd, we must be as sheep; inoffensive, meek, and quiet before the … More The Lord is my Shepherd

3 So He said, “I am God, the God of your father; do not fear to go down to Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there. 4 I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also surely bring you up again and Joseph will put his hand on … More Going Down to Egypt

My Lord Jesus Christ, I thank You for You have taught me to seek refuge in You, in times of need, when You said “Call upon Me in the day of your trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Now, Oh Lord, I appeal to You to give me wisdom and understanding … More Exam Prayer

22 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. 23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. 24 But the boat … More Jesus Walks on the Sea

41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. 43 So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, “Assuredly, I say … More The Two Mites

Never be troubled when you do not achieve success at the beginning of the road. Remember always the saying of the Holy Bible: By your patience possess your souls. (Luke 21:19) Success needs patience and perseverance. The one who gets weary, tired, annoyed and does not continue, will not prosper. Wait for the Lord until … More Prosperity

Today is the commemoration of Abba Kyrillos the Sixth, the 116th Pope of Alexandria. To honor his name, below are some  beautiful words of wisdom by Pope Kyrillos. The sources of the quotes are from books regarding the life and miracles of Saint Pope Kyrillos the Sixth.  “Rest assured and do not think too much … More The Silent Pope

A meditation on peace in the midst of tribulation while looking at Saint Paul in Philippians 4, as he was imprisoned, yet filled with peace. Many of us wait on peace, only when tribulations cease, or we are set free from prison. True beauty however, is being at peace, as tribulations persist 10 But I … More Peace in the Midst of Tribulations

Be confident in your faith  And this is the victory that has overcome the world— our faith (1 John 5:4). Do not allow your faith to be moved. Do not let your faith be shaken by what you hear from others, or by what you see in the news. Your faith is what protects you, and … More To be a Successful Person

To be joyful, we must focus our eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord is the source of joy. When we attain Him, and follow Him, then surely we will be very joyful under all circumstances. Without the Lord Jesus Christ we cannot attain true joy. Inner joy and peace are from the Lord. … More Joy and Suffering

Everyone wants happiness, but everyone has a different definition of happiness. We are all looking for happiness while it is in our hands, like someone who searches for his glasses, while they are on his nose – Ghandi. Happiness is within a person and it is not about a lifestyle. A man’s happiness exists in … More On Happiness

When you pray, you are in the presence of the God. Imagine you meet God at your door? When you pray… Feel the presence of God. Reveal your true sins.  blessed is he who sees his sins! Be filled with the spirit of thankfulness. God gives you every day! Health, movement, peace, food, etc.  Remember … More How do I Pray?

Hail to Mary, Mother of GodFrom sunrise to sunset.Magnify her, glorify her, Put her always in your heart. She has born unto usThe savior of the world.He came and saved our souls,And forgave our sins. She’s the lady and the virgin,Our queen in heaven.She’s above the cherubimAnd praised by the Seraphim. She’s famous and well known,As … More Hail To Mary, Mother of God

O God, our help and assistance, who art just and merciful, and who heareth the supplications of Thy people; look down upon me, a miserable sinner, have mercy upon me, and deliver me from this trouble that besets me, for which, I know, I am deservedly suffering. I acknowledge and believe, O lord, that all … More A Prayer in Time of Trouble

We have to rest in the reality of who God is and trust our life to him. When you surrender your heart to him, a peace that surpasses all understanding will flood you heart. When Abraham surrendered to the Lord, he became a father to many nations. When Jonah surrendered to the Lord, God used … More Surrender Your Heart

“For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.” (Psalm 61:3) Do not always think about your problems, and the negatives in your life. He who has true faith, is never afraid. We never walk alone because God’s love is with us, his son’s grace protects us, the engagement … More On Fear