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The Reversals of Grace
The reversals in John's account of Jesus healing the man born blind show that God initiates grace, transforms lives, and reveals truth.
Service over Power
Christians are to follow Jesus' example and embrace humble service over the corrupting pursuit of power.
Mercy in Spirit and Truth
Jesus's encounter with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well shows that God's love seeks out and saves the ungodly.
Distraction and Comparison
Modern distractions like smartphones fuel harmful comparisons and distraction, while what we need is to spend time in prayer and Scripture reading.
The Cure for the Venom in your Veins
Faith in Jesus Christ is the only cure for the venom of sin that flows through your veins.
Nodding Off
We should to wake up from being drowsy disciples and recommit ourselves to the discipline of prayer.
Shortcuts to Death
"So what will it be, Christian? Will you live by bread alone and die? Or will you live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God? Christ is calling you."
Real, not Fake.
In a fake world of masks and pretense, Christ confronts our play-acting piety calling us to authentic faith and self-denial.
Beyond the Feel-Good God
In contrast to the false god of "moralistic therapeutic deism," the true God revealed in Scripture calls us to listen to Jesus as our Lord and Savior who dies and rises for our sins.
Being Salt and Light
Jesus calls Christians to be salt and light by serving our neighbors with our good works that glorify God.
Walking Humbly with God
A reflection on the Beatitudes of Jesus as a doorway to understanding the meaning of Christian discipleship.
Come and See
In a world of empty quests for meaning, Jesus offers to fill our hearts by inviting us to follow wherever He stays, leading to lives of purpose and bold witness.
Remember Who You Are
In Jesus' baptism, he gives us a gift: we have a true and lasting identity from God.
Strange Gifts, True King
God revealed Christ to Gentile magi through a star, using their strange gifts to foreshadow Jesus as King, Priest, and Sacrifice.
Inheritance in Immanuel
God's plan from eternity redeems sinners through Jesus, granting adoption into God's family, forgiveness of sins, and an eternal inheritance sealed by the Holy Spirit
You Can't Fight God's Will
Not even King Herod's tyrannical attempts to thwart God's plan through mass murder can stop God's will from being done, showing us that it is always better for us when we choose to participate in God's will instead of going our own way.
Nativity Sermon of St. John Chrysostom
The first recorded Christmas sermon, given by St. John Chrysostom in AD 386, was read for the congregation at the Christmas Day service on December 25, 2025.
Good News for the Lowly
The birth of Jesus in a manger brings good news of salvation for all people, first proclaimed to lowly shepherds and extending to us as those favored by God.
The Sign Fulfilled
God is not looking for false piety, but radical trust in his promises and providence through Jesus Christ.
Reading the Icon of the Annuncation
An exploration of a Byzantine Icon of the Annunciation, detailing its symbolic elements and highlighting the Blessed Virgin Mary's role as the God-bearer.