Author - Fr. Barnabas Powell

Get Up Quickly!

Posted By Post Date: April 30, 2014

Christ is risen! Sometimes it's just time to move. I mean there comes a time in your life when the day has past for contemplation, planning, and consideration and the time comes to act and act fast. But you are never going to be ready for that moment in your life...

St. Thomas the Believer

Posted By Post Date: April 29, 2014

Have you ever had something in life just break your heart? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV1B1W1EWDo&list=UUexfCDc6_Cu6Scuq2Y-9HWQ&feature=share

Putting Words in Your Mouth

Posted By Post Date: April 29, 2014

Christ is risen! It was exquisite! Just the right response to a mean comment! I mean the timing was perfect. The word choice was absolutely right on. And the effect was exactly what I was hoping for. It was like a perfect third strike pitch in the bottom of the...

Do Whatever He Tells You

Posted By Post Date: April 28, 2014

I have never found obedience particularly easy. In fact, being a head strong and prideful person, obedience has always made me uncomfortable and even fearful that I was "giving myself away." So, why is the notion of obedience so prominent in Orthodox Christian teachings and the wisdom of the fathers...

Pentecostalism and Orthodoxy

Posted By Post Date: April 27, 2014

Ancient Faith Radio airs this program tonight at 8 PM Eastern and 5 PM Pacific. I hope you get to tune in. And I'd love to hear your feedback about the program. Please respond here and let me know your thoughts, insights, and responses. http://www.ancientfaith.com/ancientfaithtoday

Christ is Risen! A Homily From Pascha

Posted By Post Date: April 26, 2014

Christ is risen!Here is the homily from the Pascha service last Sunday before midnight. The first part is me reading the Paschal Encyclical from Hi Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios and then my homily about the reality of Christ's resurrection! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRAikExgI7s&list=UUexfCDc6_Cu6Scuq2Y-9HWQ&feature=share

I’ve Got the Power!

Posted By Post Date: April 25, 2014

All my life, I've dreamed of having some kind of superhero power. When I was a boy, I wanted to be like Superman and have the ability to run around the world really fast and pick up trucks and stop speeding bullets. "Why," you may ask. Because it's cool!...

The Promise

Posted By Post Date: April 24, 2014

"I promise!" And with that my daughter assured me she would really clean her room. A few hours later, her room was indeed clean, with some snack breaks along the way! The word "promise" is such a wonderful word. But the value of the word always lies in the character...

What Do You Seek?

Posted By Post Date: April 23, 2014

"Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them." This startling quote from the great American poet Henry David Thoreau captures an insight into the challenge of our human lives. All too much of the time I find myself asleep to...

Pentecostalism and Orthodox – Ancient Faith Radio

Posted By Post Date: April 22, 2014

Sunday night - LIVE - at 5 Pacific - 8 Eastern! www.ancientfaith.com (also available as a pod cast for later listening)! Here's the audio promo:http://audio.ancientfaith.com/aftoday/aftpromo_2014-04-27.mp3