Resources on Ancient Faith

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

Faith, Jairus, Orthodox Church, Trust

Faith and Rationality

Stephen Freeman | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Stephen Freeman examines belief in God in the context of faith, rationality, revelation, and Christ's Pascha.

Faith, Pascha, Revelation, Belief

What is Faith?

Michael Gillis | Ancient Faith

"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.

So, You Got to Have Faith!

Faith, Orthodox Church

Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith

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

Faith, Belief, Doubt, Orthodox Church

Faith and Doubt: Mormonism and Orthodox Christianity

Arthur Hatton | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Arthur Hatton explains how Mormons and Orthodox Christians traditionally handle faith and doubt differently.

Faith, Doubt, Experience, Mormons

True Faith Comes from a Broken Heart

Philip LeMasters | Ancient Faith

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

Faith, Brokenness, Orthodox Church

Our Mission is to Act with Faith

Andrew Stephen Damick | Ancient Faith

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

Faith, Missions, Woman, Orthodox Church

Some Will Depart From the Faith

Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith

"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

Faithfulness, Orthodox Church, Backsliding

Are we not free? Food and the Faith

Ancient Faith

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

Faith, Food, Lent, Orthodox Church

Have Faith In God

Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith

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

Faith, Spirituality, Orthodox Church

Is Faith Like in the Bible Even Possible?

Andrew Stephen Damick | Ancient Faith

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

Faith, Doubt, Belief, Orthodox Church

Just Reach Out in Humble Faith

Philip LeMasters | Ancient Faith

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

Faith, Healing, Jairus, Women

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The Unity of the Faith

Hieromonk Gabriel | Ancient Faith

"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.

Faith, Unity, Orthodox Church, Witness

Gratitude Gives Rise to Faith

Philip LeMasters | Ancient Faith

In this homily on Luke 17:12-19 from the Orthodox tradition, Philip LeMasters links gratitude with healing and faith.

Luke 17:12-19

Faith, Healing, Samaritans, Orthodox Church

A Truly Rational Faith

Stephen Freeman | Ancient Faith

"Every act of true communion is an act of faith." An article on faith, rationality, and communion by Stephen Freeman of the Orthodox Church.

Faith, Rational, Communion, Orthodox Church

By Faith, Not By Sight. But How?

Andrew Stephen Damick | Ancient Faith

In this commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:7, Andrew Stephen Damick examines what it means to "walk by faith, not by sight" in daily living.

2 Corinthians 5:7

Faith, Faithfulness, Daily Living, Orthodox Church

Orthodoxy and Other Faiths

Bill Olnhausen | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Bill Olnhausen talks about how to deal with other faiths honestly but respectfully.

Religion, Interfaith Dialogue, Orthodox Church

Love and the True Faith

Stephen Freeman | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Stephen Freeman examines the link between "true faith" and the "the love of God in us towards all the world."

Faith, Love, Orthodox Church

Bright Friday: The Zeal of Faith, Full of the Holy Spirit!

Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith

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

Faith, Zeal, Orthodox Church, Good Friday

Can You Keep Your Faith?

Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith

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