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September 6, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

On Those Permitted by God to Test Us

by St. Maximos the ConfessorThose permitted by God to test us eitherinflame the desiring aspect of the soul, orstir up its incensive power, ordarken its intelligence, orenvelop its body in pain, ordeprive us of bodily necessities.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patristic Sermons Tagged With: soul, st. maximus the confessor, test

September 6, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

Last Preparations for the OT Challenge

by Fr. John A. PeckThis Saturday, Sept. 12, we will direct you to the password for access to the reading schedule in our ebook "Learning the Old Testament the Orthodox Way." Before we get into the Challenge itself, here is a final checklist of things you should have or have planned for.Tell your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Old Testament Challenge, Peck, John A. Fr. Tagged With: Bible, final preparations, Old Testament Challenge, orthodox, Septuagint

September 4, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

The Old Testament Challenge: Get Set Now!

We are about a week away from the start of the Old Testament Challenge.If you are planning on joining us for it, I recommend you get the Ebook now, and spend the next 10 days going over it. Here are a few last minute helpful hints.Set aside - Set aside a daily time to do this work. It's important, … [Read more...]

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