Our duty and concern must be how to please God and our fellow men; we should not be preoccupied with our needs, as God will take care of them. There is a silent spiritual agreement between God and man. He will look after us, while we will concentrate on how to live our lives according to His will. "Cast all your anxieties on Him, for He cares about you," (1 Peter 5:7)—Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain (Athos). How true this is. Our goal should be to please God and care for our fellow man. ... [Read more]
Peace, Humility, Courage: Pillars of Christ’s Love
There are three pillars that allow the love of Christ to flourish in a family and in relationships. Our love is incomplete but Christ’s love completes us—and those around us. The pillars are peace, which is a product of the Holy Spirit; humility, which allows us to recognize our shortcomings; and the courage to desire to follow God in a world that pulls us away from Him. Each pillar uniquely draws us to our Creator and then opens our heart for His love to reign within us and in the hearts of our ... [Read more]
