While Orthodoxy has often seen the Church and State working hand-in-hand, we must remember that "our citizenship is in heaven" (Philippians 3:20).

After that first initial leap of faith, how do we continue to make sure that the next steps are also founded in faith?

The contemporary economy and advertising business is built on promising to fulfill our desires, while knowingly leaving us wanting more. Christ himself is what satisfies our hearts.

Through the intercessions and strength of the Theotokos and the saints we receive support in times of weakness.

St. Paul exhorts us to use the gifts that God has given us for the benefit of others.

When we are possessed by sin, we change so much that we become unrecognizable. The Good News of Christ is that He heals our sin and returns us to ourselves.

How our root fears keep us enslaved to sin.