Countdown to 30 (40) Days of Blogging

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That's right! Today we are precisely one day from our annual 30 (40) Days of Blogging adventure! Many of you will remember last year's blog entries, and they were excellent. We are in the process of making a major change here at Preachers Institute, which we believe will make homiletics resources even easier to use and to make PI a better resource for you, the Orthodox Christian ... More...

On The Dormition Feast & Fast

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by Fr. John A. Peck Dormition is one of the Twelve Great Feasts of the Christian faith. Of course, this is a great preaching opportunity, so we here at Preachers Institute, are offering an article on Dormition and a few things which we hope you will find valuable as you prepare this festal sermon. 1. Preach the Gospel ... More...

It’s About That Time Again!

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My dear friends and supporters of Preachers Institute, Christ is Risen! It's that time of year again, the month of June - my annual vacation time, and I'll be taking a hiatus this month from regular publication and updating of Preachers Institute. There will be articles scheduled for publication, but I won't be updating or moderating comments during the month of June. Thanks for all your ... More...

Slogging Through Your Blogging

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by Fr. John A. Peck Well, friends, it is that time in our exercise. There's no shame in it. Blogging has become difficult. We're hitting 'the wall' in this marathon. Runners know what 'the wall' is. It's that wonderful experience you just have to push through. It's tough. It's all will power. Now for those of you who took up the challenge of the 30 (40) Days of Blogging, first let me ... More...

2010 New Testament Challenge

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During every Nativity Fast, I offer my spiritual children and parishioners an exercise in Scripture which I call "The New Testament Challenge." It's really not all that challenging, but for someone who has never read the entire New Testament before, it is an excellent time for just such an exercise. If you begin on Nov. 15th, you will do the 40 day schedule. If you begin on Dec. 1, you ... More...