Riches to Rags
In a materialistic society, honor goes to those achieving great wealth. Within Orthodox Christianity, exalted are the riches of poverty.
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The Parish Life category explores the joys, challenges, and practical realities of Orthodox Christian life within the local parish. From worship, stewardship, and fellowship to leadership, evangelism, and community building, these articles offer insights to help clergy and laity cultivate healthy, Christ-centered parish communities.
Three Big Questions for Protestants
Orthodox Christians naturally leap to defend their ancient Faith. Sometimes, though, it is more effective to make Protestants defend theirs.
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Central Bank Digital Currency is the End of Freedom
The US is moving at high speed towards a Central Bank Digital Currency. What could that mean for personal and religious liberty?
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3 Harmful Myths Most Christians Believe About Judaism
What if some of the most important facts that American Christians think they know about Judaism and Jews are actually myths?
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God’s Children Shouldn’t be for Sale, But They Are
In the movie the Sound of Freedom, we are forced to confront the horrors of child sex trafficking. God’s children are being sold, while we avert our eyes.
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Return of the Pagans
Christianity so decisively defeated Paganism, that little is even known about its daily religious practices and beliefs. So how could the demons be coming back?
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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Online Orthodox Christianity
To be Orthodox requires real-life participation in a community of believers. Why is the most ancient Christian Faith so discussed online? Is that a good thing? With online content, how does a Christian separate the wheat from the chaff?
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An Open Letter to Our Shepherds
An Orthodox iconographer calls on Orthodox Bishops to wake up and lead us against the forces of Woke before its too late. Includes original cartoons.
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Orthodox Prayer to the Saints Explained for Protestants
Prayer is essential in the life of the Orthodox Church. To understand what Orthodox believe, examine our prayers to God, the Saints, and the Blessed Virgin Mary. All worship is prayer, but not all prayer is worship.
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What is Holiness from the Orthodox Perspective?
Orthodox Christians are called to personal holiness through struggle. When we forget our calling, an empty life can lead to demonic oppression and mental illness.
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