God asks us to no longer see ourselves. To deny ourselves. Just as John the Baptizer spoke – He must … More

orthodoxgladness: It’s not the one who has much, but the one who doesn’t need much. – St. John Chrysostom. Notice … More

catherine-of-alexandria: “The most beautiful and stirring adventure that can happen to you is the personal meeting with Jesus, who is … More

catherine-of-alexandria: “Whatever you do for your family, your children, your husband, your wife, you do for God. All we do, … More

fallinhisarms: “There is no one who is insignificant in the purpose of God.” — Alistair Begg (via thesovereignword) The world … More

orthodoxgladness: He who accomplishes a work that is pleasing to God will surely be tempted, for every good work either … More

orthodoxgladness: Rejoice, if the Almighty chose you for testing. After all, you do not know what is really better for … More

inspiredbyjesuslove: “The secret is Christ in me, not me in a different set of circumstances.” — Elisabeth Elliot  (via savedbymercyandgrace)

catholicthinker: “Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” – … More

Advice on prayer

simplyorthodox: When you pray, do not end your prayer without having aroused in your heart some feeling towards God, whether … More