[quote author=user157 link=topic=12779.msg150058#msg150058 date=1325921356]
And I am only a mortal
[/quote]What do you mean? It's not like he said anything to crazy, and out of your way as a mortal.
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=12781.msg150088#msg150088 date=1325991320]
I will add fuel to the fire, you forgot the school that teaches: "evkhi".
In any of the scenarios: no one stands and no one prays. That is the problem.
Merry Chr…
[quote author=minatasgeel link=topic=12785.msg150107#msg150107 date=1326049220]
balance your tone--not too high pitched all the time and not too low. I can't get the high most of the time but when i do with a long hymn, i need sometime to rest after…
[quote author=TITL link=topic=12763.msg149826#msg149826 date=1325523118]
In the first couple of seconds, you see an orange thing (bag?) on the ground, then later you see a lady putting money in it. People don't usually lay money on the ground, right…
[quote author=Khas. link=topic=12756.msg149817#msg149817 date=1325515577]
Really, just think rationally, food sucks. Fitari or Siami, therefore just eliminate food altogether, eat only to live. That's what I do... heck, if I couldn't eat I wouldn't.…
[quote author=George_Mina_Awad link=topic=12756.msg149728#msg149728 date=1325344659]
[quote author=peter_saad link=topic=12756.msg149727#msg149727 date=1325341583]
When I was young, I used to always look forward to that night when we get to pig out …
When I was young, I used to always look forward to that night when we get to pig out after church. But I feel like that's wrong now. This isn't true fasting. As George said, we should keep our eyes on Christ, not the food. This brings back a topic t…
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=9818.msg120361#msg120361 date=1286511270]
I am not a fan of Fr. Anthony. I heard a sermon of his before I was baptized and I was actually more confused, and offended. It since has been taken off or edited. Plus I thi…
I think he is implying that we shouldn't compare our imperfect selves with God. I think we should use Christ as a role model, but never try to reach His godly level. I agree with Rem on this one
[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=12726.msg149525#msg149525 date=1324912788]
Peter, I am not attacking you, I think the WWJD campaign is a little ridiculous. The Orthodox answer is not WWJD. If you think about it is a ridiculous Protestant invention…
[quote author=George_Mina_Awad link=topic=12727.msg149504#msg149504 date=1324854224]
Couldn't agree more, Zoxsasi. I actually have really strong feelings about this. It's worse than Halloween.
[/quote]Just like how the church tries to avoid trick-or…
[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=5986.msg149401#msg149401 date=1324511530]
Anybody else want to take a guess before I give away the answer?
[/quote]Say it, I'm curious!
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[quote author=peter_saad link=topic=5986.msg149378#msg149378 date=1324498646]
anyone have the 'arabish' version of Amen Alleluia?
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Speaking of Amen Alleluia, I have …
[quote author=George_Mina_Awad link=topic=5986.msg149379#msg149379 date=1324500700]
[quote author=servant33 link=topic=5986.msg124502#msg124502 date=1292358335]
Doesn't O MARY already have the English text of the arabic words printed on it in the Co…
[quote author=CopticStrength link=topic=12716.msg149341#msg149341 date=1324445056]
But what if you have anxiety and depression all of the time? You feel that you can't do anything and your just as worthless as the dirt that is not useful in anything…
[quote author=George_Mina_Awad link=topic=12697.msg149260#msg149260 date=1324342195]
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet;
Praise Him with the psaltery and harp!
Praise Him with the timbrel and chorus;
Praise Him with stringed instruments and or…
[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=12676.msg148908#msg148908 date=1323710760]
Every visual stimulus is processed and a choice is made by the person: ignore it or acknowledge it. The mind is judging the value of the stimulus. From there, the mind judg…
Loneliness and curiosity both lead to sinning. Always keep yourself busy with something, but not too busy so you don't forget God and prayer. And it's normal for everyone to go through that curiosity stage when you're young.
As far as what your mot…