Category: Theology
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WHY EASTERN ORTHODOXY?
A Biblical Examination Eastern Orthodoxy is often called “the ancient Church.” It traces its roots back to the earliest centuries of Christianity. Its worship is formal and reverent. Its churches are filled with icons and incense. Its theology speaks often of mystery and transformation. To many Protestants who are tired of shallow modern church culture,…
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My Journey to Ordination
A calling pursued through mercy, failure, and faithfulness I was saved at fifteen years old. I grew up around the church. I knew the language. I knew the stories. I knew how to behave. And by God’s grace, I came to know Christ—not just as an idea, but as Savior. The foundation of faith was…
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Let’s Talk About Martin Luther King, Jr.
Every January, Martin Luther King, Jr. is either canonized beyond criticism or condemned beyond usefulness. Neither approach is honest.Neither approach helps us learn. If we are going to talk about Dr. King—and we should—then we need to do so with both gratitude and discernment. Christians, of all people, ought to be able to walk that…
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The Gospel — Clear, Simple, and True
Most people believe they are “good enough” for God. They compare themselves to others and conclude that, surely, they’ll be fine in the end. But the question is not whether we are better than others.The question is whether we are right before God. And God has given us a standard. God Is Holy — and…
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Secular Christmas
Every December, something strange happens. Lights go up. Trees go up. Playlists get dusted off. Office parties appear on calendars. Cups turn red. Commercials grow sentimental. Everyone starts talking about Christmas—but almost no one is talking about Christ. This isn’t accidental. It’s intentional. What we now call “Christmas” in the public square is largely a…
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