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The Unknown God Revealed In Christ

When Paul went to Athens, he preached at Mars Hill; he explained to those willing...

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The Illusion Of Perfection And The Path To True Holiness

Perfection is humble and modest. Every time we assume perfection for ourselves, and then judge...

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Free Will And Grace: Navigating The Path To Divine Love

Just as the love of money can be said to be the root of every...

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July 28, 2026

Being Peacemakers, Living As Children of God

Christ is the prince of peace; he blesses those who are peacemakers, that is, those...

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Wisdom In Pursuing The Well-Being Of All

We should act in and with wisdom. We should not only seek after that which...

July 12, 2026

The Importance Of Putting Others’ Needs Before Our Desires

We all have different likes and interests, which means, we will not all be pleased...

July 09, 2026

God’s Unwavering Love For A Fallen Yet Good World

Everything which has been made, the whole of creation and its parts, were made good....

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The Church’s Call To Kindness

Kindness is a quality which is a part of who God is, making it is...

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June 28, 2026

From Saul To Paul, Selfishness To Selfless Love

Paul prayed for the salvation of all his brethren, that is, the Jews. This shows...

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Choosing Between The Fire Of Love Or Hate

Our God is a consuming fire (cf. Heb. 12:29; Deut. 4:24); we can either join...

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How Faithful Actions, Not Mere Belief, Lead To Justification

Our conscience is paramount; we are to follow it, doing what it tells us, knowing...

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The Danger Of Embracing The Hate We Oppose

Becoming the Monsters We Fight The ends do not justify the means. Those who resist...

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To Love Like Christ: Working For Mercy And Justice For All

Christians are meant to be known for the way they love everyone, and not just...

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We Must Resist The Demonization Of Others

Sadly, it has been, and continues to be, quite common for Christians to demonize others,...

April 06, 2026

Rejecting Fear, Embracing Hope

Christ is Risen! Joy From Heaven is around us, Christ our Pasch now dwells among...

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March 19, 2026

Fanaticism Versus True Christian Conviction

Fanaticism has people so focused on their own ideological perspectives that they lose sight of...

March 18, 2026

My Engagements With World Religions: Mutual Respect

Studying other faiths, listening to people of other faiths, learning to interpret their Scriptures and...

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February 01, 2026

The Spiritual Famine Created By Sin

Sin creates (and in some ways is) its own punishment. Sadly, this has not been...

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January 29, 2026

What Value Is Theology If We Ignore Love?

In the modern West, we are used to living in and with a relatively educated...

January 25, 2026

Embracing a Middle Path By Way Of Compassion And Empathy

Everyone needs love and compassion in their lives. Empathy, far from being a sin, is...

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December 04, 2025

Navigating Assumptions In Interpretation

When we read a text, we bring with us all kinds of assumptions, assumptions which...

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Hatred Leads To Self-Destruction

Hate is self-destructive. When we act out of hate, when we seek some object for...

November 05, 2025

Nothing Found

St. Paul said that we must possess charity (love) and that if we do not...

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Beyond Transactional Love: Loving Everyone

Christ calls Christians to the path of salvation, to the way of radical love. We...

October 15, 2025

What Is Established By Love Will Never Be Eternally Lost

The world and all that is in it is itself a part of God’s divine...

October 10, 2025

Love, Worship, And The True Purpose Of Life

In his letters, J.R.R. Tolkien explained to Camilla Unwin what he thought life was about:...

October 05, 2025

Everyone Is A Temple Of God

We are called to be holy, and so, to a special kind of purity. We...

October 03, 2025

Cultivating Love: The Core Message Of Religious Sacrifice

We are to live our lives offering to God, and to all others, our love...

September 2025

September 26, 2025

John The Beloved: A Testament To The Power Of Love

The Apostle John reveals to us in various texts under his name, texts coming either...

September 21, 2025

The Cross And Our Choices: Navigating The Path Of Love

Jesus came to us to save us and the rest of the world. He wants...

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