Father Knows
Say what you will about the old TV shows: They were naive. They weren't completely honest. They were sentimental. All of that may be true, but at least they attempted to foster the best of our hopes and dreams rather than pandering to our lowest desires. One such show...
Renew the Spirit of Your Mind – Jairus’s Daughter
Today we hear two stories of people whose faith made them whole and snatched joy from the mouth of despair. It was faith that made the difference. Do you have faith? If so then you are also being made whole and there simply aren't any "impossible" situations in your life....
Good Grief – On the NEXT Faith Encouraged LIVE
Looking forward to talking with you and my special guests Fr. James Ellison and his wife as we discuss the Orthodox Way to grieve well! That's tomorrow night at ancientfaith.com/live! Please share this with someone you know!
Whom To Fear
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...
On the NEXT Faith Encouraged LIVE
Listen at AncientFaith.com and please share this with your friends and family and encourage them to listen. I look forward to hearing your stories this Sunday night at 8 PM Eastern!
The Unforgivable Sin
A popular show (on PBS no less) is Downton Abbey. And that's a bit surprising to me since we Americans seem to always be gripped, al least in our rhetoric, with this notion of egalitarianism. But this popular show is very much about the clear stratification of "classes" and...
I Know You Are, But What Am I?
The playground bully was speechless. He was bigger than me. He was stronger than me. And he was better at fighting than me in every way except one. I was faster on my feet with a verbal response. He had just taunted me about being a "weak, mama's boy"...
Half Finished
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...
My Own Worst Enemy
"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 that communicated disappointment, disapproval, AND frustration all at the same time! Oh, I HATED it! But...
Confronted with Comparison
Today we are Confronted with Comparison. The Rich Man and Lazarus confront us with a reality we ignore at our own peril. Are you ready to have your mind renewed by the wisdom of Jesus Christ?