Manariwa means “be refreshed” or “be renewed”, from the root sariwa, “fresh”. It reflects the idea in Romans 12:2 of being changed by the renewing of our minds. Words and ideas are the powerful tools of humans to create goodness and to produce infinite change in the inner person and in the human environment. The challenge still stands: be perfect!
It goes without saying that faith is indeed the seed of Eternal Life. Without faith, there is no salvation and no assurance of heavenly glory. As Paul explains in Rom. 6:20-23, the seed of faith produces “holiness, and the end, everlasting life”. Although almost everyone knows and believes this gospel cliché, we need to review […]
Contrary to common belief, Truth is never a gray area. Truth is not inherently subjective and, as presumed, dependent on circumstances, conventions, traditions or prevailing conditions. The Truth had been established even before there were humans or there was even anything to see in the Universe. What we think is truth today is generally what […]
The second tradition we take up is the one most practiced throughout history and throughout the world. People probably perform it at all hours, except when they are asleep – but then, the world never sleeps, does it? Many unknowing, innocent babies (in the Greek Orthodox Church) do it, while many in their death-beds also […]
We probably wonder why James said demons believe that Christ is the Son of God and fear Him (James 2:19) whereas so many people do not even consider Him a real, historical person. Several passages describe actual conversation between humans and demons, proving these spirits do acknowledge Christ and tremble at His sight. Christ is […]
The Lord feeds His people. And He also teaches them to feed others. He meant His abundant Creation to be enjoyed and shared by all of His “creatures great and small”. His Kingdom fills the material and spiritual needs of those He has called to benefit from His magnificent works. When He said “Seek first […]