Does God desire war in the Old Testament?
Does God desire war in the Old Testament? It is certainly undeniable that God allows and sometimes even commands war. And I will address this God willing in the next video in this series. But for today, the question is
How to serve others? Do’s & Don’ts!
How to serve others? Do’s & Don’ts! 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
Orthodox Icons: Are we worshiping graven images?
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit; One God, Amen. My beloved, if you have ever walked into an authentic Orthodox Church, surely you have noticed the beauty within it with all it’s
Be honest with yourself! Admit your mistakes.
Be honest with yourself! Admit your mistakes 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
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
How can I know God’s will for my life?
How can I know God’s will for my life? Why is God’s will so difficult to understand? And, how do I recognize it? Am I supposed to feel something? It is true that the will of God is sometimes difficult
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