+ For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was (James 1:23-24). Do not let your hands drop the...

+ Blessed Feast of the Martyrs  Do you desire to be like the martyrs? Be like Abel was, or Isaac, or Stephen, who chose for themselves the way of the righteous life. First of all, overcome the evil one by your good acts by living well, and when He, your...

+ …that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation (1 Thes. 3:3-4). Let us hear, who have ears to hear. The Christian...

+ For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps (1 Peter 2:21). He hung on the Cross for you and still did not want to be an avenger for Himself. Why do you want to take...