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         The Modern Struggle with Fatalism and Faith In the modern world, fatalism often manifests as a quiet “negativism.” When we seek ultimate happiness in “worldly things”—like wealth, social status, and material success—we eventually hit a wall. Because these things are temporary, the pursuit of them often leaves people feeling that life is a hollowContinue reading “From Fatalism to Fellowship: Reclaiming the Doctrine of Adoption”

A Vision in the Midst of Violence Today’s reflection is based on Acts 7:55–60, the account of the apostle Stephen’s martyrdom. It is a scene of intense contrast: on the ground, there is fury, shouting, and stones; in the heavens, there is perfect peace. As Stephen faced his final moments, he looked up and sawContinue reading “From Blindness to Vision: The Powerful Contrast of Stephen and Saul”

The weatherman called for rain by midmorning today. We all know the weatherman’s forecast is always right. I start work at 7:00 am so I convinced myself that midmorning should be 10:00 am. One of my jobs is to distribute our pallets to our customers. I had one delivery today and the plan was toContinue reading “Listening to God In A Teachable Moment”

As many of you know my wife Anita is on a journey with Breast Cancer. We have many family and friends who are praying for her and we truly appreciate you participating with us in this journey. I work with special needs adult individuals and the other day at work one of the gentlemen stoppedContinue reading “God’s kindness in Trying Times”

There are Five Greek words used to describe the miracles or signs that Christ used to demonstrate his deity. Terata (Wonders), erga (works), thaumasia (Wonderful things), dunameis (powers), and semeia (signs). The synoptic gospels use dunameis because it emphasizes the power of Christ. In John 2:1-11, we find one of the first of his sign/miracles.Continue reading “The Signs/Miracles of Jesus Christ”

I didn’t know how to swim when I was a young child. I was very fearful of the water, especially the deeper end of the pool. I would wade in the shallow end up to my neck, where there was a rope that divided the shallow end from the deep end. I never was ableContinue reading “Sink or Swim in the Pool of Relationships”

Why would anyone vote for Donald Trump? Well, I think it is because a lot of people lost hope in the government, in politicians to follow through on their promises. He is raw, not very glamourous, and says things that will piss you off. Politicians make a lot of promises, but nothing changes. A StrongContinue reading “Why trump? America Today”

As I write this, it seems the world is falling out of control. Covid-19 cases and deaths grow worldwide every day. So, can an individual have joy in a world with new viruses with no cure (so far)? Life can be difficult; we have despair and doubt. We live with anxiety and depression. We trustContinue reading “Joy that Overwhelms”

Eastern Orthodox Theology: A Contemporary Reader was written in a way to help Western Theologians better understand Eastern Orthodox faith with regards to the liturgy, sacraments, tradition, and the mystical encounter of man and God. The book uses many writings from writers of the Orthodox faith like Timothy Ware and Vladimir Lossky, which helps toContinue reading “Book Review: Eastern Orthodox Theology: A Contemporary Reader”