David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

St. Cyril of Jerusalem, On the Christian Sacraments.

O strange and inconceivable thing! We did not really die, we were not really buried, we were not really crucified and raised again, but our imitation was but a figure, while our salvation is in reality. Christ was actually crucified, and actually buried, and truly rose again; and all these things have been vouchsafed to…
St. Symeon the New Theologian, The Practical and Theological

When a man walks in the fear of God he knows no fear, even if he were to be surrounded by wicked men. He has the fear of God within him and wears the invincible armor of faith. This makes him strong and able to take on anything, even things which seem difficult or impossible…
One Hundred & Twenty Wise Sayings from The Holy Fathers of the Orthodox Church

ok, I am going to start working through these:http://www.balamandmonastery.org.lb/fathers/indexsayings2.htm
Maranatha
Surah XXVIII 56

Surely you cannot guide whom you love, but Allah guides whom He pleases, and He knows best the followers of the right way.
Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being…
11/14/06

1. Service is everyday2. Stay present3. Do not expect anything4. Have a service plan and focus on maintance5. There is a need to listen, do what is required, and know what you are doing
Surah XXVII 75

And there is nothing concealed in the heaven and the earth but it is in a clear book.
11/12/06

1. patience is a virtue, but virtues do not save lives2. Obey the will of others, since your will is likely wrong3. External judgements do not accurately reflect internal workings4. Stay present to the teaching of right now5. Honesty is not obvious
Four strengths that support our enthusiasm for benefiting others

AspirationFirmnessJoyModeration