Hello, happy Sunday! “The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is... Continue Reading →
Sunday Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
Hello, happy Sunday! “At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Gospel: Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Hello and welcome to the first Sunday Gospel post. My goal is to post the Gospel every Sunday. “The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for... Continue Reading →
MERRY CHRISTMAS
It was either last year or earlier this year when I wrote about how I sometimes feel like George Bailey from It’s A Wonderful Life. I related to his adventurous spirit. How he wanted to leave home, travel the world and go to college. Well, I went to college so I guess I can cross that... Continue Reading →
The Shroud of Turin
There was some fascinating news recently (especially for Christians around the world). New evidence for the Shroud of Turin suggests that it is authentic. If you have no clue what I’m talking about let me give a quick explanation. I don’t know when, but at some point this burial cloth was found and people have always... Continue Reading →
Moses leads his people to the Promised Land
“Come now, I will send you to Pharaoh, to My people, the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I to go to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt?” Then God said to Moses, “I will... Continue Reading →
WP Prompt: What is the legacy you want to leave behind?
Daily writing promptWhat is the legacy you want to leave behind?View all responses I once saw a video that said “when you raise a son you’re raising your replacement”. I knew this before I became a dad, but it didn’t hit me and sink in until my son was here. It’s scary, in a way, thinking... Continue Reading →
Interview: Demetri Delis
Hello everyone! Welcome to the first ever podcast interview on The Region Life. My first guest is someone very close to me. I grew up with him at school and in church, he is also The Godfather to my son and the creator of iGreenRelease. His name is Demetri and I hope you all enjoy... Continue Reading →
For those who need to hear it (Help your anxiety)
This post is for those who need to hear this tonight. I don’t know what’s going on, but I feel like I have to write this post. Recently I’ve been reading A Faith Encouraged by Fr. Barnabas Powell. He is an Orthodox Christian priest, as well as an author (and I guess you can say blogger https://faithencouraged.org/about-us/ ). Last week I... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving 2023
My holiday weekend started last Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. We were lucky enough to get off work early, so my work-day ended at 3:30pm instead of 5. Our original plan was to drive down to my in-laws on Wednesday, but we decided against it because we didn’t want to drive in the dark with... Continue Reading →