1 Corinthians 1:10-17; Matthew 14:14-22             We gather today during a very rich period of the life of the Church. Even as we continue to celebrate our Lord’s Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, we continue in the Dormition Fast in preparation t...

Romans 15:1-7; Matthew 9:27-35           We often overlook the simplest and most important things because we want to achieve our desired results quickly and on our own terms.  In any worthwhile endeavor, however, there is no alternative to taking ...

Romans 12: 6-14; Matthew 9: 1-8           Many people today probably think of Christianity as a collection of religious rules that tell us what to do and what not to do.  The problem with a religion of law is that, while it points us in the direct...

Titus 3:8-15; Matthew 5:14-19             Not long ago, I got on a treadmill at the gym, set the pace and incline as usual, and was then amazed at how easily I began to walk on it.  For a moment, I thought that my physical fitness had reached a ne...