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Sparks Among the Stubble
This podcast archives weekly sermons, classes, and retreats at St. Innocent Orthodox Church in Macon, Georgia. St. Innocent Orthodox Church is a parish in the Diocese of the South, Orthodox Church in America.
Sparks Among the Stubble
The Secret to Inner Peace in a Distracted World
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How do we keep our peace when the world demands our attention at every moment?
In this Sunday's homily, Fr. explores one of the most dramatic miracles in the Gospels: Christ walking on the water and St. Peter stepping out of the boat in faith. Peter walks on the waves while his eyes remain fixed on Christ—but the moment his attention turns to the wind and the sea, he begins to sink.
That same struggle confronts us today.
From nonstop news cycles and family burdens to personal struggles, work, and even our own sins, countless distractions compete for our attention and leave us anxious, overwhelmed, and spiritually exhausted. The Christian answer isn't escaping life's storms—it's learning to turn our attention back to Christ through prayer.
Discover how every joy, every fear, and every trial can become an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God and find the stability that only He can give.
"Lord, save me!" (Matthew 14:30)
Christ is in our midst!
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