Fr. Barnabas Powell, Author at Faith Encouraged Ministries

Lord, Let Your Servant Depart in Peace!

BlogFebruary 2, 2021676Views 0Likes 0Comments

I love this quote from Jimi Hendrix: "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." It seems we hear a lot about peace and how to achieve it through human history, but it always seems to be just beyond the grasp of we humans. And yet, we know…

God Never Rejects You!

BlogFebruary 1, 2021477Views 0Likes 0Comments

She was always cheery. It seemed no matter what, she had a smile on her face. I could count on some inspirational quote or some uplifting phrase every morning as we worked together. And then, the bottom fell out of her life. I watched as her smile began to fade and her words of encouragement…

Recall the Former Days

BlogJanuary 29, 2021576Views 0Likes 2Comments

In 1861 Robert E. Lee wrote, “With all my devotion to the Union and the feeling of loyalty and duty of an American citizen I have not been able to make up my mind to raise my hand against my relatives, my children, my home.” In the end, he simply couldn't raise his sword against…

Hearing AND Seeking Jesus

BlogJanuary 28, 2021741Views 0Likes 0Comments

In the beginning, God said.... And with that action, God has been using speaking and hearing to start the process of metania (repentance) in the hearts of those who have "ears to hear." There are so many examples of this pattern of God's actions that there are too many to mention them all. God "called" Abraham…

You Are The Feet and Hands of Jesus

BlogJanuary 27, 2021533Views 0Likes 1Comment

In World War 1 the two opposing armies would dig in and conduct what was then called "trench warfare." The land between the two armies entrenched for the fight was called "no man's land" because anybody who tried to attack would be shot by the other side! Not a pleasant place to be. But recently I was…

The Disappointing Fig Tree

BlogJanuary 26, 2021684Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Well, THAT was unexpected!" I remember saying this when I and my friends went to a particular movie together years ago. We thought this was going to be a comedy, but it turned out to be quite an inappropriate drama. We all decided to leave when we realized we weren't going to have the experience…

Hearing Plain Talk!

BlogJanuary 25, 2021425Views 0Likes 0Comments

Do you mind if I get on a soapbox today? Thanks! Someone can be truly sincere AND sincerely wrong. It doesn't help good people to be more concerned about their fragile feelings and ignore the danger they are in by heading in the wrong direction. Sometimes, speaking the truth in love is unpleasant and unwelcome. But…

Get to Know the Crossroads Program for Teens

BlogJanuary 22, 2021388Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Faith Encouraged Family, The older I get the more I struggle with the challenges with reaching our youth with the power and the importance of our precious Orthodox faith. One of my greatest tools to help me address this challenge is the Crossroads Summer program. Please make sure your parish priest and your Youth ministry know about…

I Must Not Fear!

BlogJanuary 22, 2021469Views 0Likes 0Comments

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."…

No Wasted Circumstances

BlogJanuary 21, 2021399Views 0Likes 0Comments

What if every time you turn around, no matter what happens, it ends up helping you? It seemed like it was one of those days. All the traffic lights were green. Even the cars in front of me were moving along at a good speed. My favorite song came on the radio in just enough…

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Fr. Barnabas Powell

Lord, Let Your Servant Depart in Peace!

God Never Rejects You!

Recall the Former Days

Hearing AND Seeking Jesus

You Are The Feet and Hands of Jesus

The Disappointing Fig Tree

Hearing Plain Talk!

Get to Know the Crossroads Program for Teens

I Must Not Fear!

No Wasted Circumstances

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