My hometown is Atlanta and the Coca-Cola company reigns supreme. Why, any self-respecting Atlantan wouldn't be caught with a Pepsi in his hand! But we all had to cringe a bit during the "New Coke" craze. Frankly, it was embarrassing. Thank God it didn't last too long and the...
Dear Faith Encouraged Family, Since 2012, we've focused on working hard to keep you attentive to daily Bible reading and unpacking the beauties and wisdom of our precious Orthodox Christian Faith. And that's going to continue, with your help! But we want to do more! In the next several weeks, you are...
It scared me to death! I was convinced something was lurking in the dark in my room, and I wasn't about to shut my eyes! After all, it was only my constant vigilance and watchfulness that was keeping whatever was "out there" away from me, right? Imagine my surprise...
https://youtu.be/Fsmqhu8-L1E?si=Xgg1gGnLCvYPNxmy Dear Ones, I have followed Jonathan's career for many years and had the honor of having him on my old Faith Encouraged LIVE show on AFR. This speech is important for you to navigate the chaos of our current age. Show this to your children. Show it in your Sunday...
There’s an old story about a British journalist visiting the library of one of the ancient monasteries on Mt. Athos in Greece. He was walking among the stacks with the monk librarian and the old monk was talking about this and that saint or writer and telling stories about...
https://youtu.be/t_J31Udih9E?si=gPOt5z648NhtUR0t One of the first jobs God gave Adam was to name the animals. To name things is the key to knowing that thing. And this is the importance of knowing yourself so well that you can accurately name your strengths and weaknesses. Names matter. So, how do we become...
An ongoing joke among church families is how long it takes to get ready for church on Sunday mornings! Of course, this isn't true of going to work or going to school, or going to a game, or a dance, or most other social and work-related events. It seems...
Distracted again! And once again the familiar reminder! "Sweetheart, stop watching the iPad and finish your homework." Back to the task, but slowly the distraction returns, and the pull of what I want rather than what I need starts its all too familiar tug of war inside my precious...
"Well, you should have known better!" Oh, how I hated hearing that from my mom. It was the tone in her voice as well as the words. You know the one. The tone communicated disappointment, disapproval, AND frustration all at the same time! Oh, I HATED it! But what...
Ever heard the saying "It's all or nothing!" This perspective says you have to choose in life to be all in or get all out! But I wonder how far we can really push this insight. I think there's something better for those of us who follow Jesus Christ. I...
