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Faith Beyond Words
Philip LeMasters | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this homily on Luke 8:41-56 and Galatians 6:11-18 from the Orthodox tradition, Philip LeMasters says that faith requires the humble trust of those who desperately want health instead of sickness.
Luke 8:41-56; Galatians 6:11-18
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Faith, Jairus, Orthodox Church, Trust
Faith and Rationality
Stephen Freeman | Ancient Faith Blogs
Article about Theology
In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Stephen Freeman examines belief in God in the context of faith, rationality, revelation, and Christ's Pascha.
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Faith, Pascha, Revelation, Belief
What is Faith?
Michael Gillis | Ancient Faith Blogs
Article about Theology
"Faith is participation in the grace and glory of God, the Revelation of the Truth of God in our hearts and lives and in the world." An article by Michael Gillis of the Orthodox Church.
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Faith, Orthodox Church
Faith and Doubt: Mormonism and Orthodox Christianity
Arthur Hatton | Ancient Faith Blogs
Article about Theology
In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Arthur Hatton explains how Mormons and Orthodox Christians traditionally handle faith and doubt differently.
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Faith, Doubt, Experience, Mormons
So, You Got to Have Faith!
Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this reflection on Matthew 21:18-22 from the Orthodox tradition, Barnabas Powell shows that belief becomes true faith when it is practiced and actually put into action.
Matthew 21:18-22
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Faith, Belief, Doubt, Orthodox Church
True Faith Comes from a Broken Heart
Philip LeMasters | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this homily on Matthew 17:14-23 and 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 from the Orthodox tradition, Philip LeMasters links true faith with acknowledging our brokenness.
Matthew 17:14-23; 1 Corinthians 4:9-16
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Faith, Brokenness, Orthodox Church
Raising Lazarus and Seeing with Faith
Michael Gillis | Ancient Faith Blogs
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
In this commentary on the raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-44) from the Orthodox tradition, Fr. Michael Gillis shows how Jesus manifests both his humanity and his divinity, and calls us to faith in this Jesus.
John 11:1-44
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Faith, Lazarus, Orthodox Church, Divinity Of Christ
Are we not free? Food and the Faith
Ancient Faith Blogs
Article about Scripture
In this commentary from the Orthodox tradition, Edith Humphrey examines food and faith with 1 Corinthians 8:8-9:2.
1 Corinthians 8:8-13, 9:1-2
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Faith, Food, Lent, Orthodox Church
Our Mission is to Act with Faith
Andrew Stephen Damick | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this sermon from the Orthodox tradition on Luke 8:41-56, Andrew Stephen Damick explains our Christian mission to act with faith.
Luke 8:41-56
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Faith, Missions, Woman, Orthodox Church
Just Reach Out in Humble Faith
Philip LeMasters | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this homily on Luke 8:41-56 from the Orthodox tradition, Philip LeMasters examines two very different people who approached Jesus in humble faith and received new life as a result.
Luke 8:41-56
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Faith, Healing, Jairus, Women
Is Faith Like in the Bible Even Possible?
Andrew Stephen Damick | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this homily on Matthew 8:5-13 from the Orthodox tradition, Andrew Stephen Damick talks about the pressures on belief from both faith and doubt.
Matthew 8:5-13
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Faith, Doubt, Belief, Orthodox Church
Gratitude Gives Rise to Faith
Philip LeMasters | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this homily on Luke 17:12-19 from the Orthodox tradition, Philip LeMasters links gratitude with healing and faith.
Luke 17:12-19
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Faith, Healing, Samaritans, Orthodox Church
Some Will Depart From the Faith
Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
"Why do people stop practicing the faith?" Barnabas Powell uses 1 Timothy 3:13-4:5 to reflect on this question from the perspective of the Orthodox Church.
1 Timothy 3:13-16, 4:1-5
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Faithfulness, Orthodox Church, Backsliding
Have Faith In God
Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this reflection on Mark 11:22-26 from the Orthodox tradition, Barnabas Powell examines what it means to "have faith in God."
Mark 11:22-26
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Faith, Spirituality, Orthodox Church
Orthodoxy and Other Faiths
Bill Olnhausen | Ancient Faith Blogs
Article about Theology
In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Bill Olnhausen talks about how to deal with other faiths honestly but respectfully.
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Religion, Interfaith Dialogue, Orthodox Church
The Unity of the Faith
Hieromonk Gabriel | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
"How shameful it is that so many living in the world today have known only two types of Christians: those who are silent about their faith and those who are hypocrites." A homily by Hieromonk Gabriel.
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Faith, Unity, Orthodox Church, Witness
A Truly Rational Faith
Stephen Freeman | Ancient Faith Blogs
Article about Theology
"Every act of true communion is an act of faith." An article on faith, rationality, and communion by Stephen Freeman of the Orthodox Church.
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Faith, Rational, Communion, Orthodox Church
Can You Keep Your Faith?
Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this reflection on Luke 8:22-25 from the Orthodox tradition, Barnabas Powell examines faith that matures us beyond selfish living and false hope.
Luke 8:22-25
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Faith, Maturity, Orthodox Church
Bright Friday: The Zeal of Faith, Full of the Holy Spirit!
Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith Blogs
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this reflection from the Orthodox tradition for Bright Friday on John 2:12-22, Barnabas Powell reflects on zeal and faith.
John 2:12-22
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Faith, Zeal, Orthodox Church, Good Friday
Why You Can’t Do Orthodoxy By the Book (or the Blog)
Stephen Freeman | Ancient Faith Blogs
Article about Church Life and Leadership
Fr. Stephen Freeman says that the best advice you can give someone with regard to the Orthodox faith is: “Go to Church.”
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Church, Orthodox Church
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