It’s no secret that I like to visit monasteries. It took only three months from the time I accepted Lord Jesus Christ in my life to step foot in one….
What Is Orthodox Christianity?
The Holy Standards was given to me by my godfather after I was received into ROCOR. It’s a compilation of the sacred creeds, confessions, and catechisms that make up the…
7 Steps To Stop Heart Palpitations (And Improve Digestion)
I’ve suffered heart palpitations since my early twenties. I had a complete heart checkup done twice, once in my mid-20s by an American cardiologist and once in my mid-30s by…
Forecast Of The End Of The World
This article can be downloaded in PDF, EPUB, and MOBI formats. From studying Orthodox Christian eschatology and observing the political course of the coronavirus pandemic during the past two years,…
33 Christian Articles I Recommend
1. “Whoever is not participating in the divine services is dying spiritually by falling away from the Church…” [Link] 2. “The renunciation of the Orthodox monarchy was the renunciation of…
The Ladder Of Divine Ascent
I am fully aware, my good friends, that the struggles I have described will seem to some incredible, to others hard to believe, and will seem to some to breed…
The Importance Of Childhood Discipline
Before I became a Christian, I did not understand what was the big deal about disciplining children. Humans are merely a type of animal, I thought, and young animals will…
3 Lessons From The Novel Frankenstein
Frankenstein is the early 19th century novel by Mary Shelley, daughter of pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, who died after giving birth to Shelley. Shelley had a turbulent life due to…
Is It Time To Move To A Better Place?
The most frequent question I’m asked is if one should move from a degrading city, state, or country for another location that is better. Everyone’s situation is different, and I…
The Law Of God
The Law Of God was one of the last books I read before getting baptized in the Church. It served as a catechism that taught me both the broad outline…
Sinful Judgment vs Righteous Judgment
A persistent problem for new Christians is judging others. We look at someone, either their appearance or behavior, and develop snap judgments—often negative—from years of doing so out of habit…
Roosh Hour #72 – Winter Call-In Special
In this stream, I took calls from listeners on topics ranging from the alleged contagiousness of viruses to building one’s faith. [Backup sources: Rumble | Bitchute | Odysee] If you…
The Life Of Saint Anthony Of Egypt
Saint Anthony is perhaps the most well-known monk who has ever lived. His decision to serve Christ in the desert starting in the 3rd century has inspired untold numbers of…
Should The Divine Liturgy Be Live Streamed?
When the coronavirus lockdowns first hit, churches scrambled to live stream their services. In April of 2020, microphones, cameras, mixers, and computer HDMI adapters were either impossible to find online…
How To Maintain The Faith During Extreme Evil
Last month, I drove a few hours south to Lynchburg, Virginia to attend a talk titled “Truth Before Peace: The Message of Fr. George Calciu to Today’s Youth.” It was…
