Graduation ceremonies across the country have been cancelled. The Church is here to honor you! But we're not simply honoring your grades or extracurriculars. Steve is joined by Christina Andresen (Director of Ministries for Orthodox Christian Fellowship) to explore how Pentecost can shape our graduation celebration. Because you are called to be the hands of God in a world that needs healing. And you've received the gift of the Holy Spirit to prepare you to be a prophetic voice in the world. Have you been struggling with changes to your life the last few months? We've prepared a "Healthy Human" Journal with guided questions to help you stay healthy: mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Get your free "Healthy Human" PDF here: https://mailchi.mp/goarch/be_the_bee_144

“Thoughts are like airplanes flying in the air. If you ignore them, there is no problem. If you pay attention to them, you create an airport inside your head and permit them to land!” (Saint Paisios the Athonite) Does having bad thoughts make you a bad person? What should Christians do with the temptations we experience? The Church refers to these thoughts as logismoi: the thoughts that tempt us and can lead us into sin. And Christians have been dealing with these temptations from the beginning. In fact, Jesus Himself had these same thoughts. Yet He overcame them. And so can you. Steve shares three simple keys to handling temptations and staying focused on Jesus Christ. As always, we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you act on what you'll learn. mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee156

Death crawls down the hill but life springs towards Paradise.

100lbs of spices - a glorious waste of spices! Your prayer and service - a glorious "waste" also but you'll find yourself experiencing the Resurrection!

Life or pigs? Roof or health? Job or Christ? The choice is yours!

In the old prison in Lincoln, England there is a notice which says "The Wages of Sin is Death!" That is much less than half the story.

Sometimes, people just need to lie down. 1 Corinthians 16: 13- 24, Matthew 21: 33- 42.

Acts 9: 32-42, John 5:1-15 . No excuses, leave the past, stand.

Matthew recounts the first of many scandals that have rocked the St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral in San Francisco and then explains why knowledge of such scandals is important. Learn more HERE.

Rory McIlroy hopes the presence at the Dunhill Links Championship of the men involved in talks aimed at ending the split in men's professional golf is a "good sign".

Wakefield Trinity forward Isaiah Vagana signs a three-year contract to extend his time with the Super League club until the end of the 2027 season.

Luke Williams wants Swansea City to open contract talks with Josh Key after comparing the right-back to a young Gareth Bale.

Stephen Mooney from Londonderry was arrested when police saw him pay a man for drugs.

For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.

A man in his 30s is being questioned after a man in his 60s was found dead in a County Laois hotel.

Several vehicles on an Edinburgh forecourt had windows smashed and body work scratched during widespread disorder.

Brian Whitelock told neighbours he did not know why he stabbed Wendy Buckney, a court hears.

The States of Jersey Ambulance Service campaign calls for greater respect and support for workers.

A seven-year sentence is handed out to a man whose four-wheel drive car ploughed into a group of friends.

The health minister predicts difficult conversations with unions over pay due to budget problems.

The deal to save the chain will see more than 30 of its restaurants close.

Chagossians from Crawley are critical of an agreement between the UK and Mauritian governments.

Coroner Joseph Turner says the man's medical cause of death could not be ascertained.

Ian Staves was found dead at his home in Cherry Lane, Wootton, in September 2022.

The National Trust aims to convert disused farmland in Sefton into a thriving woodland habitat.

A police force formally rejects 72 complaints against officers by patients' relatives.

Police say the large deer posed a 'danger' and take the decision to 'humanely' destroy it.

A jury is dismissed, recording the death as accidental, but a coroner has yet to make a conclusion.

The 87-year-old woman died hours after being knocked over by the downwash of the landing helicopter.

Truro City extend Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain’s loan from Kidderminster Harriers until 31 January.

Isobel, from Congleton, will be performing as part of the Children In Need choir on Friday.

The services involved were the 18:31 from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth on Monday night.

A review identifies aspects of poor care and issues with the neonatal service.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

Gloucestershire spin-bowler Tom Smith signs a one-year T20-only contract extension with the club through the 2025 season.

Councillors reject the plans saying they have concerns over a lack of public transport.

UK Power Networks says it is aware of the incident and is looking to install bird diverters.

Police are asking for anyone with doorbell or dashcam footage of the man to come forward.

However, a coroner says she was unable to conclude Amir Safi had intended to end his life.

Tuche Coskun, 21, stabbed 42-year-old Gavin Hubbard during a dispute over drugs, a jury is told.

Worcestershire sign Nottinghamshire spinner Fateh Singh on a three-year deal, following his loan spell at New Road in the 2024 season.

The 46-year-old man is remanded in custody and due before magistrates on Wednesday.

The rabbits were found abandoned in Worcestershire on Monday evening.

Microsoft just went live with what looks to be a pretty good deal it’s calling the “Microsoft Work and Play Bundle“, which includes one year subscriptions to Office 365 Home, Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Music Pass, and Skype …

Like many people who live in America I have donated to US political candidates and campaigns. And like many people who live in America I have subsequently found my entire life suddenly and completely overwhelmed by text-messages and e-mail spam and phone calls and any number of other venal, stressy, desperate campaign messages. Now of […]