DougBurr

Orthodox Christian Struggler. Albums: Pale White Dove (2015), O Ye Devastator (2010), The Shawl (2009), On Promenade (2007), The Sickle & the Sheaves (2003)

[Father Christopher @FChristopher77]

"Man does not possess strength of his own, nor can he resist the devil by himself, nor drive away sinful thoughts from himself, nor do the will of God, nor keep His commandments, nor stand against the passions.

The only thing within his power is this: to direct his free will toward God and to pray, asking Him to deliver him from Satan and from his works, and to deign—through His grace—to come and reign in his soul.

Then the Lord Himself will accomplish in man’s soul His commandments and His will, and will entrust to him all the virtues of righteousness: true faith, active prayer, love with all the soul and with all one’s strength, hope, fasting, self-control, humility, meekness, long-suffering, perseverance, and the rest. Such a person cannot boast and cannot say to himself that he has ever done anything noteworthy; rather, he continually gives thanks to the Lord, because the Lord Himself accomplishes everything—provided that He is asked.

For persistent prayer accomplishes great deeds, whereas carelessness—which comes to people from Satan—brings much darkness and obscurity into the soul; through it the enemy turns man away from God and enslaves his mind."

Saint Macarius the Great

[𝔉🅰𝒏 Karoline Leavitt @WHLeavitt]

The House passed the SAVE Act, but the Senate hasn’t yet voted on it.

President Trump has requested a survey to tag @LeaderJohnThune, so he can see your support.

A. Watermarked Paper Ballot
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C. Voter Photo ID
D. Proof of Citizenship
E. All of the above.

[DougBurr @DougBurr]

@richardrohlin Glorify Him!

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@imPenny2x Get thee to the Orthodox Church. Taste and see.

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@williamofdallas Thank you, William. That sounds like a pretty cool location. I’m sure that would be a fantastic visit! Well, I’ll let you know if I ever head that way.

[DougBurr @DougBurr]

Time for Divine Liturgy!

….also, The only church in Americas in honor of St Maximus the Confessor. Help us build!
https://t.co/TovIptBWJk

[DougBurr @DougBurr]

@williamofdallas Wow - excellent. Sounds like a busy but beautiful schedule to keep. Travel blessings!

I’ve never been to St John of the Ladder in Greenville - would love to visit T here sometime. Also would love to get to NOLA for another visit.

[DougBurr @DougBurr]

@williamofdallas Right on. Thank you for the kind words. You still in NOLA?

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@williamofdallas Hi William, I am, received a little over 2 years ago, glory to God.

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@C2Antiquity @gavinortlund Welcome home, brother.

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@jeffdavismd Yes - a great study bible, indeed. Also - going back to “reasons for conversion” - once I read the Apostolic Fathers and realized the overlap of their time and some of the Apostles - there was no going back.

[DougBurr @DougBurr]

@jeffdavismd Hey Jeff - I grew up there. Pastor Tom did a wonderful job teaching Scripture. This always stirred a curiosity of how OT worship could be so rich and beautiful, while our reformed church worship felt desolate in comparison. That gap and others led me home to the Orthodox Church.

[DougBurr @DougBurr]

@vaporeous Thank you. The peace of Christ to you.

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See you Sunday in Denton?

[DougBurr @DougBurr]

@vaporeous Thanks for connecting - Glory to God!

[midlake @MidlakeBand]

After 17 years of great anticipation… we are excited to announce our video for “Roscoe” can now be watched on our official YouTube channel! Check it out —> https://t.co/5BvPtogO4Q 🙃

[Fr. John Whiteford ☦️ 🇸🇴 公 公 @frjohnwhiteford]

America, our government made all of this possible, and they are patting themselves on the back for it right now.

[Allie Beth Stuckey @conservmillen]

Miscarriage, legally and scientifically, is not an abortion. It is not restricted or prohibited by any state law. This is purposeful propaganda to get women to believe that voting for the more pro-abortion candidate will protect their miscarriage care. It will not.

[Live Action @LiveAction]

Steventhen Holland was conceived through gang-r*pe of a mentally challenged and homeless young woman. Despite being repeatedly pressured to abort him, Steventhen's mother saw the value in his life.

[Billboard Chris 🌎 @BillboardChris]

So many crazy coincidences in my life, all the time. Divine intervention? Chance?

Whatever it is, I’m going to keep doing what I do, focused on helping to end child transition.