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There is an ancient Orthodox saying that goes, "A theologian is one who prays and one who prays is a theologian." Theology is not about transmitting information in a Western sense, but about bringing Heaven down to earth. I'm still learning how to do that, but here are some attempts to bring Heaven down to earth so that Heaven's glory shines on earth.

If you are looking for a place to start, I suggest A Pet Owner's Rules. You might also be interested in material from other sections of this website, such as The Christmas Tales, The Steel Orb, Stephanos, and An Orthodox Looks at a Calvinist Looking at Orthodoxy.

Amazing Providence

One thing I have learned as a Christian is what it means for God to look after you.

Animals

Some of us spend a lot of time thinking about what it means to be human. It's also worth thinking a little about animals.

Athanasius: On Creative Fidelity

Ever hear a broken record talking about how Orthodoxy has always been a matter of creative fidelity and never a matter of parrot-like repetition?

Our Crown of Thorns

Christ's crown of thorns has every relevance to our daily lives. Is it something we can have on our own terms?

Do We Have Rights?

We have a lot of rights these days. Or at least we think we do, and the list of our rights is growing longer and longer.

What if I told you that people can get along well without thinking in terms of rights?

The Eighth Sacrament

In Orthodoxy, there are seven sacraments, officially speaking; but there's a great deal of truth in saying that there is only one sacrament, or that there are a million of them. This is a look at one among many of the "other" sacraments.

Halloween: A Solemn Farewell

I enjoyed Halloween for many years, but it looks different as I begin to understand Orthodoxy.

The Horn of Joy: A Meditation on Eternity and Time, Kairos and Chronos

A meditation on eternity and time.

Hymn to the Creator of Heaven and Earth

A celebration of the resplendent beauty of the natural world.

The Incarnation: Orthodoxy, Islam, and the Reformation

A look at what the Incarnation means for practical, lived life, and how it may be present or absent in Orthodoxy, Islam, and Protestant Christianity.

Lesser Icons: Reflections on Faith, Icons, and Art

An Orthodox artist looks at art as a variety of icon.

A Mathematician's Journey into Orthodoxy: Ramblings on Becoming Human

A spiritual autobiography with attention to the author's becoming Orthodox.

Money

A homily touching on a subject that doesn't get much treatment for how important it is.

A Pet Owner's Rules

God is like a pet owner who has only two rules.

Two Decisive Moments

One of the moments is long ago. The other one can be right now.

What the Present Debate Won't Tell You About Headship

Among Christians, there's a debate about "headship". And those involved can miss something very important.