George Bernard Shaw once famously said "Youth is wasted on the young." What he meant by that is when we have great strength and potential, we are still too immature…
One of the most fundamental marks of maturity is the clear and unmistakable realization that actions have consequences. Ideas have consequences because they become actions. And avoiding consequences is always…
Through all of human history, humanity has conceived of the "perfect" society and each time we humans have endeavored to build it, it turned out to either fail or become…
Our modern world seems to run on violence. And it seems that everyday the news is of more violence there and more violence here. From college campuses arguing over speech…
Join us Sunday night for an all new Faith Encouraged LIVE on AncientFaith.com. Fr. Barnabas is going to be talking about allowing our faith to inform our priorities, especially during…
"Daddy, I don't have any friends!" It was a heartbreaking moment in the life of my daughter's young life, and it broke my heart for her. She was learning a…
The myth of Narcissus is legendary. Narcissus was a man who was exceptionally handsome and knew it. And his actions reflected his utter disdain for those who loved him. He…
No matter how hard we try to pretend, we live in the real world. Philosophies and worldviews may try to shield us from this cold, hard truth. But, try as…
Let's face it; we all have to deal with unpleasant realities. You know the situations I'm talking about: those moments in life when there either a difficult confrontation that has…
October was Clergy Appreciation Month! Did you know that? Those of us in the clergy did! Of course October is also International "Walk-to-School" month, so don't get too excited!
Seriously,…