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The Difference Between Division and Multiplication

BlogJuly 7, 2014346Views 0Likes 1Comment

Politics in the US has really devolved into the competing desires and power of different “groups.” And it seems current political operatives are bound and determined to make sure every “American” is shuttled into one of several defined “groups” of competing “ideologies.” The “rich” against the “poor”; this “race” against that “race”; this orientation…

Outsiders and being Outside – The Power of Neglect

BlogJuly 6, 2014198Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today our Lord Jesus says He has found more faith in a Roman Centurion than in all Israel. He goes on to say that many "outsiders" will come to the Kingdom of God while those who were offered the Kingdom first will find themselves "outside" the Kingdom due to neglect of the Kingdom. Which are you?

Our Saturday Guest Blog Post – Is a Video MUST SEE!

BlogJuly 5, 2014214Views 0Likes 1Comment

This is a video shot at St. Sophia’s Cathedral in Los Angeles. I had the honor of speaking at this beautiful parish and meeting the young man who hosts the church tour in this video. Noah is a fine example of just how our Orthodox faith is reaching out to all people with the beauty…

Free At Last, Thank God Almighty, I’m Free At Last

BlogJuly 4, 2014234Views 0Likes 0Comments

Janice Joplin had a hit record after her death in 1971 called “Me and Bobby McGee” that had a line that said “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” Kind of a depressing thought, but then again, the song is about the memory of a happier time and the lose of that time,…

Take My Yoke

BlogJuly 3, 2014271Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Uncle” Lawrence owned a farm, and when I was a boy, my brother and I would visit this magical place. It was the first time I’d seen how chickens were raised and eggs gathered and cows milked. But what fascinated me most was when I saw the mule being yoked to a plow. The animal,…

Life Encouraged on Ancient Faith Radio

BlogJuly 3, 2014199Views 0Likes 0Comments

Starting TODAY, July 3, you see and hear the weekly homilies of Fr. Barnabas Powell on Ancient Faith Radio. Here are the links to the first podcast: Audio - http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/lifeencouraged Video - http://www.ancientfaith.com/video/lifeencouraged Of course, you can still watch the video homilies here at LifeEncouraged.org anytime. Please share this with friends and family, and stay tuned…

What About Mary?

BlogJuly 2, 2014190Views 0Likes 1Comment

“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” This saying has been around a long time and been attributed to several famous and not-so-famous people, but the heart of ring of truth we hear in this…

A More Excellent Way

BlogJuly 1, 2014289Views 0Likes 0Comments

A More Excellent Way I can’t help thinking of “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” when I hear the word “excellent.” That word got so overused in the ’80’s. It became the slang word used for anything one might like or admire. But the word “excellent” is such a wonderful word, and shouldn’t be emptied of…

Like Father, Like Son

BlogJune 30, 2014201Views 0Likes 0Comments

Your theology, whether you know it or not, ALWAYS shows up in your choices, your behaviors, and even your organizational structures. Hey, tell me what your pastor wears on Sunday morning and I can tell you what your theology really is. It’s because what we truly believe isn’t what we necessarily say, but is…

Our Saturday Guest Blogpost: Finding the New Testament Church

BlogJune 28, 2014207Views 0Likes 0Comments

Finding the New Testament Church by Fr Jon E. Braun Coming off a couple of decades of heightened awareness of our need for a personal knowledge of Christ–notably evidenced through such phenomena as the Jesus Movement and the charismatic renewal–most thinking Christians are realizing something else is needed: the rediscovery of the historic Church.…