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Hmm, gosh this sounds just like Father Orthoduck at times. We have this tendency to misuse Scripture to our benefit whenever we can. “Proof-texting” is not simply a favorite tactic of those who are trying to convince you of their viewpoint. Sadly, it is a tactic that all of us use whenever we sin, in order to deflect at least some of the punishment from us. Sometimes this is nowhere more... [Read more]

Texans give a whole new meaning to driving all day

Father Orthoduck and his wife are still unpacking and busy, so this will be a very short post to let you know that we arrived safely. Now, we arrived in Alabama, not in Texas. However, Father Orthoduck has driven across Texas and can verify that the above comic has some truth to it, particularly if you go across central Texas. It is a never ending state. As a result, some Texas speed limit laws are... [Read more]

On the way to a new posting

Both Father Ernesto and Father Orthoduck have been assigned to a new place by their bishop. They are in the process of moving to Alabama. Posting is suspended for this day and maybe the next. Do pray for our move, especially for the pastora (khourie, presbitera, matushka) who bears so much of the brunt of a move.  Read More →

On the Gospel in preaching and practice

On a blog called Internetmonk, I am part of a group called the Liturgical Gangstas. The idea is that periodically the moderator of the blog asks a question of people from different Christian backgrounds who have an interest in liturgy to see how they would respond. Most of us are pastors, but not all. Today is one of the days when our “feature” is posted. Below is the question that we were... [Read more]

No matter how wrong you are

I like the cartoon above. It is one of the best examples of the concept of freedom of speech that I have seen in cartoon form. Freedom of speech really does not mean that the people who hear you speak have to agree with you or even to respect you or even to refrain from criticizing you. Freedom of speech does mean that other people have to respect your right to speak, and allow you the room to do... [Read more]

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On fathers and teenage daughters

Those of you who now have grown daughters may very well remember facing a moment similar to this sometime in their early teenage years. I say early teenage years because by the time they are in their late teenage years, they are normally horrified at the thought of asking their father anything that has to do with their bodily development. Now, you may not remember such a moment in your little girl’s... [Read more]

Indirect update on NYC mosque request

A couple of days ago Father Orthoduck posted on the whole controversy about the building of a mosque near Ground Zero. Mind you, the news media tries to make it sound as though it is on Ground Zero, but it is not, it is near it. An unintended side effect of those who are objecting so virulently and unconstitutionally is that a fellow parish, a Greek Orthodox parish, right at Ground Zero is not being... [Read more]

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Of which non-English language am I talking?

This non-English language is one of the top five non-English languages used in the USA. I am not talking about any computer languages or mathematical symbology, etc. This non-English language is used by regular people. Use of this language has the full and unequivocal support of the Congress of the United States by members of both parties. No demonstrations have ever been held against this language.... [Read more]

Fox News has as many terrorist links as the Ground Zero imam

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c The Parent Company Trap www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party Father Orthoduck urges you to watch to at least the three minute mark in this video. But, please really do watch the entire video. You see, Fox News has been trying to demonize the iman who is trying to build a mosque near... [Read more]

Self-denial is not for American Christians

As I have been posting on an appealing, engaging Gospel, and going into the subject of self-denial, there have been two other bloggers who have commented on these posts, but have ended up writing their own blog posts that deal with what I consider two other aspects of living the Christian life, and what it means to live out the Gospel. One of them is Pithless Thoughts. He posts a picture and a brief... [Read more]