Are you putting God in a box?
Are you putting God in a box? in the name of the father, the son, the holy spirit one God Amen We are excited to introduce new voices on COA through the newly established Words of Wisdom branch. We are
How should you fast?
One of the most common misconceptions these days is that fasting should be done in the spirit only. Meaning, there’s no need to fast in the body. For some, this is a logical idea… after all, Christians ought to be
The Stages of Temptation & Addiction: Part 1
The Church often teaches us that within our spiritual life, there will be warfare. And if warfare, then there must be an enemy. And if an enemy, then we are under attack. If you have ever wondered what these attacks
Discovering the Depth of the Orthodox Prayer Life
As we walk through our earthly journey, sometimes our minds wonder: “Why is Orthodoxy so demanding?” “why do I need to endure these long prayers and even more long fasting periods?” “Is all of this really necessary?” “Is it needed
How to control your thoughts? 4 sure ways to help you gain control.
Controlling our thoughts and feelings can often be challenging and sometimes very frustrating but when we gain authority over our mind, our lives flourish. We develop a winning attitude and we can successfully overcome adversity. Gaining control over our mind
Was it necessary for God to destroy Egypt with the 10 plagues? What about the firstborns?
Was it necessary for God to destroy Egypt with the 10 plagues? Although this fantastic event freed Israel from Egyptian bondage, it leaves many difficult questions unanswered. Was Pharaoh a puppet in God’s hands? Did He really harden his heart?
How do we know that Jesus Christ really existed?
Have you ever wondered if Jesus really existed as a person within history? Do you have any evidence? Is there anything outside the bible that proves he ever existed? Let’s take a look at what history has to say about
Why women cannot become priests? Is the Church sexist?
All Apostolic churches, namely all Orthodox and Catholic churches have been only ordaining males to the Priesthood since the birth of the Church in the first century. Is this simply due to the Patriarchal societies of the time? In other