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Daily tips for Christian living.
The Greatest Miracle of All: One minute with St. Gregory the Theologian on the miracle of salvation.
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For What Should You Pray? One minute with St. Nilus of Mt. Sinai on the things for which we should pray.
Growing in the Ascetic Life: One minute with Lorenzo Scupoli on slowly developing a life of prayer and fasting.
Make Your Heart a Dwelling for God: One minute with St. Seraphim of Sarov on overcoming anger.
Holy, Holy, Holy: One minute with St. Cyril of Jerusalem on singing with the Seraphim.
Always Help Others: One minute with St. Gregory the Theologian on the continually helping those in need.
Joy When Suffering: One minute with St. Innocent of Alaska on experiencing joy even when you're suffering.
Love and the Commandments: One minute with Elder Macarius of Optina on loving all people.
Hunger for Heavenly Food: One minute with St. Makarios the Great on how we hunger for the spiritual life.
Anger and Beauty: One minute with St. John Climacus on how anger disfigures the soul.
Become a New Person: One minute with St. Gregory the Dialogist on putting away old ways and becoming a new person.
Active Faith: One minute with St. Gregory of Sinai on putting your faith into action.
The Equality of Men and Women: One minute with St. Kosmas Aitolos on the equal spiritual status of men and women.
True Wisdom: One minute with St. Peter of Damascus on the world's wisdom versus God's wisdom.
Glory and God's Will: One minute with Lorenzo Scupoli on doing things because they please God.
Why We Do Good: One minute with St. Maximos the Confessor on the things that motivate us to do good.
Watch the Heart: One minute with St. Philotheos of Sinai on the blessings that come from guarding your heart.
Spiritual Experiences: One minute with St. Gregory of Sinai on how to identify false spiritual experiences.
Virtues to Develop: One minute with Abba John the Dwarf on some of the virtues to develop in your life.
Keep Your House Clean: One minute with a Desert Father on keeping your mind and soul clean.
I'm Not as Holy as I Think: One minute with St. John Climacus on pride and the spiritual life.