Fr. Barnabas Powell, Author at Faith Encouraged Ministries

Give To Caesar What Is Caesar’s

BlogFebruary 15, 2021429Views 0Likes 0Comments

The development of discernment is a central part of your formation as a Christian. Think of discernment as the ability to do critical thinking, but critical thinking that can actually tell the difference between spiritually healthy and spiritually unhealthy choices. This is why the spiritual disciplines of the Church are vital to your spiritual maturity. It…

BEING Holy!

BlogFebruary 12, 2021452Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Being precedes doing!" I heard the phrase and thought to myself "I'm not sure I understand what that is supposed to mean?" And, as I listened to the speaker longer, my confusion just grew. I think what the professor was trying to say was our actions flow from who we really are. And he was trying…

The Gift of Confession

BlogFebruary 11, 2021548Views 0Likes 2Comments

St. John Chrysostom declares "Be ashamed when you sin, not when you repent." I can't tell you how many times I've had people confide in me that they don't go to confession because they are ashamed. What a brilliant trick of the evil one! The very medicine that would cure your heart sickness is the…

The Word of God IS NOT Fettered!

BlogFebruary 10, 2021573Views 0Likes 1Comment

She looked at me after I'd shared my own struggles as a priest and a leader and she said "Well, father, you chose this life. So, there's no use in complaining about it!" Ouch! That'll teach me to be honest and vulnerable to those who haven't proven themselves able to bear it! But, as much as…

Can You Tame Your Tongue?

BlogFebruary 9, 2021620Views 0Likes 2Comments

Soren Kierkegaard once said, "People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use." Frankly, I couldn't list all the times I wish I hadn't said this or that in my life. My tongue has gotten me in trouble as much or more than it's gotten me out…

A Eucharistic Life!

BlogFebruary 8, 2021379Views 0Likes 0Comments

“All is gift.” This phrase captures both the simple and profound message that embodies the mystery of living a Eucharistic life. You may ask “What does that mean?” And I understand. We moderns are far removed from a world where mystery and wonder and story dominated our human society. And we are impoverished by this…

Ancient Faith Survey! Take A Look!

BlogFebruary 5, 2021560Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Faith Encouraged Family, Faith Encouraged's ministry Partner, Ancient Faith Publishing, has asked us all to participate in this brief survey for them. I'm asking my friends to participate. This survey takes about 5 minutes, and it will help Ancient Faith Publishing learn what our readers are looking for. The information we're seeking will inform acquisitions decisions,…

It’s Impossible to Be Saved! Now What?

BlogFebruary 5, 2021551Views 0Likes 0Comments

A hand reaches down into the water and saves someone drowning. As uncomfortable as it may sound it’s just impossible for me to be saved. Of course, that begs the question “What do you mean by ‘saved’?” And that is the question, isn’t it? In my old way of thinking being saved meant not going to hell…

Why Do You Call Me Good?

BlogFebruary 4, 2021565Views 0Likes 2Comments

I love what Mark Twain once said: "Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." Yep, I know what he means. I squirm under the light of someone who's life radiates a goodness I so often wish I had and all too often do not! My best friend use…

Jesus, Our Final High Priest

BlogFebruary 3, 2021529Views 0Likes 1Comment

What is the significance of the phrase "not made with hands?" We see this in our lesson today and we even see an Orthodox ikon of the same name. You know the ikon I'm talking about. It is the ikon of the Lord's Face that the Lord sent to Abgar, the leader of the city…

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Fr. Barnabas Powell

Give To Caesar What Is Caesar’s

BEING Holy!

The Gift of Confession

The Word of God IS NOT Fettered!

Can You Tame Your Tongue?

A Eucharistic Life!

Ancient Faith Survey! Take A Look!

It’s Impossible to Be Saved! Now What?

Why Do You Call Me Good?

Jesus, Our Final High Priest

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