The Absence of God: Where is God in times of trouble?
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit; One God, Amen. Where is God in times of trouble? Is he absent, does he leave us and abandon us? What does it even mean to
How should a Christian approach SCIENCE?
How should a Christian approach science? Is science something a Christian should be uncomfortable with? Is it a threat against his or her faith? Also, do Orthodox Christians agree with the concept of blind faith? Did the Early Church live
Why is Pentecost a major feast in the Orthodox Church?
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit; One God, Amen. Why is Pentecost a major feast celebrated in the Coptic Orthodox Church? We can maybe say that its an important historical moment in
Should you address a priest as ‘father’?
Occasionally, you might find yourself conversing with someone that disagrees to address a priest with the term ‘father.’ Sometimes those who hold this opinion even refuse to call their own dad’s ‘father’. These people are usually very quick to point
What does the Church believe about icons and their use?
Let’s talk about icons again! Have you ever noticed the faithful walking up to icons, kissing them, lighting a candle in front of them, or even the priest censing them? Are we worshiping those man-made images? What does it all mean? Lets take
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
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
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