Most of us know the German legend about Faust and his deal with the devil. Faust is a bit of a con man but he's unhappy with his life so…
One of the most vivid memories of my childhood was a punishment I received for making a mess in the basement of our house when I was just a boy.…
A wise man once said "You only get out of life what you put into it. Don't expect more until you do more." Wow. That's something to let echo in…
"She made me do it." This was the "excuse of my daughter when I asked her why she hit her sister! Wow, that's a lot of power to give to…
Phillip James Bailey, an English poet of the late 19th century, once said: "Let each man think himself an act of God; his mind a thought; his life, a breath…
Shakespeare's Hamlet has a character named Polonius and Shakespeare has him utter those now famous words "For the apparel oft proclaims the man." And then, of course, there's the famous…
February is Message Month at Faith Encouraged Ministries. Let us hear from you!
"Dear Fr. Barnabas, I just wanted to express my gratitude to you, once again, for everything that you…
"To everything, turn, turn, turn. There is a season, turn, turn, turn. And a time to every purpose under heaven." The Byrds lyrics were taken, of course, from the Book…
"Make your words sweet. After all, you may have to eat them!" Great advice, and perfect for one who is embarking on a spiritual journey of disciplined and purposeful faith.…
I love the look on my daughter's face when I tell her "You can do what you want to do AFTER you do what you have to do." Training a…