The Firm Branch
Dear struggling faithfuls: Thank God that the worth of all your drive, all your work in research and prayer and in asking for your eyes...
Purgatory and Orthodoxy: A Distinction
According to the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church, 1030, purgatory is a process by which the souls of those who have physically...
Holy and Great Orthodox Council 2016
Theological advisor to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, John Chryssavgis, has announced that an Orthodox Christian Great Council is...
Be Fruitful and Multiply... right?
This image is not my work and does not belong to me. Genesis 1:28 (NKJV) 28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful...
Christmas Tree Decorating Reward System
Here is a fun and easy way to offer rewards to your child leading up to Christmas time! First, cut a Christmas tree shape out of green...
Spiritual Fragrance Publishing
So you've decided to purchase Christmas gifts this year that actually have to do with Christ. Great! When considering your options, you...
Slow Down and FAST
Fasting is a physical and spiritual challenge that was undertaken by many Biblical figures, including Moses (Matthew 34:28), and even...
Four Simple Rules For Almost Everything Your Child Shouldn't Do
Rules. We all need them. But did you know that children actually crave them? It's true! The skill is in finding and applying a...
STAR PROJECT 2014
If you're in the Toronto are and are looking for a great cause to contribute to this Christmas, please consider my annual STAR PROJECT. ...
Ecumenical Patriarchate Conference
For the sake of focus, please submit questions and/or commentary below, or directly to my contact page about this or any other topic that...
