Beck asks, in what way have we imitated the slaughtered Lamb in living our lives and engaging in our spiritual battles? How does our following Jesus put us at a “disadvantage” in the world?
Reviving Old Scratch – The War of the Lamb Read More »
The sole difference, therefore, between hell and heaven is that in heaven the forgiveness is accepted and passed along while in hell it is rejected and blocked.
Robert Capon – Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Read More »
God’s creeation is “not good” because the person’s creation is incomplete because the person is alone.
Adam & the Fall – It is “not good” – Gen. 2:15-20 Read More »
In his wish for death, however, Jonah is simply stating the obvious that a refusal to change is a choice for death.
Jonah 4 – The Unforgiving Prophet Read More »
Our Christian faith forbids us from spying on the sins of others and demands that we are strict and merciless judges when it comes to our own misdeeds. – St. Nikolai Velimirović
Sermon on the Mount – Week 5(a) – Matt. 7:1-12 Read More »
Do we obey the trappings of this life and become obedient to acquiring things or do we seek the Kingdom? The promise is that if we seek the Kingdom first, then everything else will fall into place
Sermon on the Mount – Week 4(b) – Matt. 6:5-34 Read More »
And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
Sermon on the Mount – Week 4(a) – Matt. 6:5-34 Read More »
Just as an acorn is perfected when it grows into a mature oak, how do we obtain our perfection or chief end? For what purpose were we created and to what end do we necessarily aspire?
Sermon on the Mount – Week 3(b) – Matt. 5:39-6:4 Read More »
“Only when we love without regard to the identity of the beloved can we ever waive retribution and truly love our enemies.”
– Soren Kierkegaard
Sermon on the Mount -Week 3(a) – Matt. 5:38-6:4 Read More »
Even though the Beloved breaks off the relationship or fails to reciprocate the love, so long as the Lover continues to love, the love remains.
Works of Love – Week 4(b) – Love Abides Forever Read More »
