Through the Fire Without Being Burned
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame…” —Hebrews 12:2 When the storm rises, don’t…
When the Dust Rises
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” —2 Corinthians 5:7 When the path disappears and the dust blinds you, stand firm. The hand of God still holds you fast,…
Truth & The Open Gate
Orthodoxy is not a weapon to wound but a light to guide, and in guarding the faith, we do not build barriers—we keep the road clear for those who seek…
The Hollow World & the Fullness of Christ
The world strips away faith, strength, and thought in the name of ease, but Christ calls us to the harder road—the road of discipline, truth, and fullness of life. —D.…
The Old Fire
Lukewarm faith has become the norm, but the fire of ancient Christianity still burns—if we are but willing to bear its heat. —D. +++ What was once the heart’s natural…
What Do You Expect to Find in The Chalice?
When we cannot recognize Christ in the worn face of the beggar at the church door, we will search for Him in the chalice and find only wine. —D. +++…
The Hound at The Heel
The evil one does not waste his time on the lost, but hunts the strong, the faithful, those nearest to God—yet the struggle only proves the worth of the path,…
God Takes The Long View
God Takes The Long View by Donavon L Riley The revival of faith may seem distant for those in quiet, thinning parishes, but God plows where He wills, calling us…
Despair Is Worse Than Sin
Despair Is Worse Than Sin by Donavon L Riley Faith in Christ is a door flung wide, a new sky blooming overhead. But before long, we stumble on another truth:…
The World Is Not Ours to Mend
The World Is Not Ours to Mend by Donavon L Riley The culture war stirs up such fever among Christians because it is no war at all. What we call…