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An Orthodox vision of the family.
Family relationships.
Christian education in the family.
Family enrichment.
Volume I - 1998
It is in the context of concrete discussion of the family as Christian Community that all theory about human relationships and efforts at community are tested in the daily one-to-one contact. It is also in this…
Volume II - 1997
The morning my wife died I had to make a very difficult decision. The nurse said to me, “Your wife isn’t going to live until noon. You must get your son out of here.” I said, “Thank you for your opinion.” I wondered…
Volume II - 1997
A conference participant once asked the speaker, “What is the best way for a father to love his children?” The speaker replied, “The best way for a father to love his children is to love their mother.” I reflect…
Volume II - 1996
In September, 1995 the Wisconsin legislature once again considered enacting capital punishmentthe killing of convicted criminalsin our state. Wisconsin abolished capital punishment 141 years ago. Of course,…
Volume II - 1995
Last year at 5 AM on Pascha morning our seven-year-old, Beth, said with a thrill, “This is the first time I’ve ever seen the sun come up. And, just think, it happened on Pascha.” Although she didn’t really understand…
Volume II - 1994
THE CONTEMPORARY EXPERIENCE WITH INFERTILITY
Among the many themes present during the marriage service in the Orthodox Church, two seem to be particularly stressed: God’s blessing and childbearing. Over a dozen…
Volume II - 1992
Each of us is a child of God - unique and special. Each of us needs the feeling of belonging; each of us is in need of the support that a community has to offer. We need to build community, bridging the different…
Volume II - 1992
Relationships are powerful for many reasons. From them we can derive strength, confidence and security. Relationships can be agents of healing and can come from family, friends, your pastor or a professionally…
Volume II - 1991
EDUCATION AND THE FAMILYIt is a commonly accepted principle that education, be it secular or religious, will be much more effective when there is active participation and reinforcement within the family. For…
Volume II - 1991
It has been said that those who define an issue, own that issue. Nowhere is this more evident than in the critical issue of abortion. Abortion propaganda has been presented as fact by, among others, the media and the…