Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church
@saintlukeabilene.bsky.social
Ancient Faith, Liturgical Worship, Spiritual Discipline, and True Community: 501 Sunset Drive, Abilene, TX 79605
www.stlukeorthodox.net
www.stlukeorthodox.net
Like Daniel and the three holy youths, it is time for us to refuse to worship false gods and to trust that the Savior is with us and with all who endure the lions’ dens and fiery furnaces of life in a world enslaved to the fear of death.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Like Daniel and the three holy youths, it is time for us to refuse to worship false gods and to trust that the Savior is with us and with all who endure the lions’ dens and fiery furnaces of life in a world enslaved to the fear of death.
easternchristianinsights.com/2025/12/20/h...
easternchristianinsights.com/2025/12/20/h...
Contrary to what we tell ourselves, the responsibilities of life are invitations to love and serve Christ in our neighbors. Nothing but our own lack of mindfulness can keep us from making our daily responsibilities points of entrance into eternal joy.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Contrary to what we tell ourselves, the responsibilities of life are invitations to love and serve Christ in our neighbors. Nothing but our own lack of mindfulness can keep us from making our daily responsibilities points of entrance into eternal joy.
easternchristianinsights.com/2025/12/13/h...
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If we want to straighten up like the woman who had been bent over for eighteen years, we must become the Lord’s holy temples as we open our hearts to receive His gracious divine energies for strength and restoration.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
If we want to straighten up like the woman who had been bent over for eighteen years, we must become the Lord’s holy temples as we open our hearts to receive His gracious divine energies for strength and restoration.
easternchristianinsights.com/2025/12/06/h...
easternchristianinsights.com/2025/12/06/h...
If, like St. Andrew, we want to play our unique role in the salvation of the world, we must embrace the spiritual disciplines of this season of preparation for Christmas with faith, humility, and repentance. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/29/h...
November 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
If, like St. Andrew, we want to play our unique role in the salvation of the world, we must embrace the spiritual disciplines of this season of preparation for Christmas with faith, humility, and repentance. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/29/h...
To indulge in self-centeredness will make us isolated individuals who view others either as enemies to be feared and conquered or as pawns to be manipulated. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/22/f... #Orthodox #Advent #Christmas #Theotokos
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
To indulge in self-centeredness will make us isolated individuals who view others either as enemies to be feared and conquered or as pawns to be manipulated. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/22/f... #Orthodox #Advent #Christmas #Theotokos
If we are truly sharing in the life of the Savior, we must not become like those who judged Him for treating tax collectors and sinners with compassion. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/15/h...
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
If we are truly sharing in the life of the Savior, we must not become like those who judged Him for treating tax collectors and sinners with compassion. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/15/h...
"This book is thought provoking, scholarly, and accessible for theologians and non-theologians. Fr. Philip offers a Eucharistic vision of marriage to present and resolve many of the issues, distortions, and confusions involving ethics and sex in our modern time." www.svspress.com.
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"This book is thought provoking, scholarly, and accessible for theologians and non-theologians. Fr. Philip offers a Eucharistic vision of marriage to present and resolve many of the issues, distortions, and confusions involving ethics and sex in our modern time." www.svspress.com.
Since the Savior taught that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” we must invest the treasure of our time, talents, and energy in tangible actions that convey the mercy of the Savior to the poor Lazaruses of our lives. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/01/p...
November 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Since the Savior taught that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” we must invest the treasure of our time, talents, and energy in tangible actions that convey the mercy of the Savior to the poor Lazaruses of our lives. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/11/01/p...
He is not a saint because of his military prowess but because, despite the grave dangers to the soul of shedding the blood of others, he gained the spiritual strength to make the ultimate witness of shedding his own blood.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
He is not a saint because of his military prowess but because, despite the grave dangers to the soul of shedding the blood of others, he gained the spiritual strength to make the ultimate witness of shedding his own blood.
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We fool ourselves if we assume that malnourishment, homelessness, disease, trauma, imprisonment, and injustice are spiritually irrelevant. Were that the case, why would the Savior teach that however we treat “the least of these” is how we treat Him?
easternchristianinsights.com/2025/10/18/h...
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October 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
We fool ourselves if we assume that malnourishment, homelessness, disease, trauma, imprisonment, and injustice are spiritually irrelevant. Were that the case, why would the Savior teach that however we treat “the least of these” is how we treat Him?
easternchristianinsights.com/2025/10/18/h...
easternchristianinsights.com/2025/10/18/h...
Blessed Feast Day of Saint Luke, the Holy Apostle and Evangelist!
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October 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Blessed Feast Day of Saint Luke, the Holy Apostle and Evangelist!
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Welcome home!
October 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Welcome home!
The icons are not merely religious art, but reminders that to become a truly human person is to become like Jesus Christ, Who refused to accommodate His ministry to what was popular and easy in first-century Palestine. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/10/11/h...
October 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The icons are not merely religious art, but reminders that to become a truly human person is to become like Jesus Christ, Who refused to accommodate His ministry to what was popular and easy in first-century Palestine. easternchristianinsights.com/2025/10/11/h...
