It is claimed that the great Dwight L. Moody once declared "If it's new, it's not true." Of course, I've always found that funny coming from the mouth of a Protestant! But is this a solid saying? It is if we keep the perspective that God is eternal, and if the...
When did this happen? When did up become down and right become wrong? I'm watching the absolute unraveling of sanity as this precious couple on TV is being threatened to lose their job BECAUSE of the church they attend. When did this become OK? By the way, this hasn't...
"I'm their leader! Which way did they go?" I have a cap with two bills on it, one in the front and one in the back with that slogan on it. It's funny because it's so often true. Leadership is always such a rewarding and challenging calling. In fact, if...
He was visibly shaking. It wasn't from fear. He was furious. You see I had just stopped this very nice car because of a traffic violation right in front of me. As I walked to the driver's side window, the man was shaking, he was so angry. "Do you...
Ever Wondered how to stay focused on Faith between Sundays? Being Orthodox on Purpose takes focus, but how do you stay focused between liturgies, between Sundays? Fr. Barnabas' new book "A Faith Encouraged" is designed to help you stay faithful during your busy work week. 52 work week devotionals all...
It was insulting. It was hurtful. And, to make matters worse, it wasn't fair. I was shocked when someone I truly cared about started saying some very hurtful things about me to someone else. I guess my ego was so big that I believed no one would ever do...
He loved scaring me. I had a buddy of mine who thought it was hillarious to sneak up behind me and yell as loud as he could. Of course, I'd jump two feet off the ground and he'd just laugh and laugh. After I stopped shaking, I'd laugh with...
One of my favorite words is "purpose." The reason for this is because I'm convinced that it is a sense of purpose that enables a person to endure the hard work of becoming who you really are. And make no mistake, discovering who you really are is not just...
Tuesday, Make a Gift That Share Eternity! "Hey Father, For what it's worth I just want to thank you. Your Orthodox bootcamp series on youtube really helped me get started on my journey to Orthodoxy. I do not know how to express my gratitude for all that you have helped me...
"Every calamity is to be overcome by endurance." Virgil Most of us know someone in our lives that just seems to be able to stay with a challenge until it is overcome. The truth is we are amazed at the endurance of some in our lives. How do they do...
