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An Orthodox Christian View on Spiritual Warfare | Reflections from St. Porphyrios

What is an Orthodox Christian view on spiritual warfare? Do Orthodox Christians believe in deliverance ministry? Well, here are some reflections from St. Porphyrios that may help you get a better idea.

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7 Things That Helped Me Heal From Childhood Trauma

Discover 7 things that helped me heal from childhood trauma, including healthy boundaries, psychology, therapy, faith in Christ, the Orthodox Church, and building a family of my own.

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Crucifying Inherited Desires

What my parents don’t realize is I have the same desires they do,

Handed down through blood and memory,

Threaded into the fabric of my soul.

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Confessions of an Orthodox Christian Convert

I never felt like a worse Christian until becoming Orthodox—

Not because I was failing more,

but because I finally saw what fullness looked like.