The blog of a Cuban who became an Eastern Orthodox priest.
This is a small caveat to all our discussions in which we look at Old Testament Israel to try to apply some of what was done back then to today's economic and political situations and this caveat applies whether we are conservative or liberal. Israel … [Continue reading]
Father Orthoduck is not a fan of Rush Limbaugh. I agree with those who say that he has gone beyond being the entertainer he claims to be to being a person that is dangerous to the well-being of the USA. Nevertheless, that is no excuse for passing on … [Continue reading]
Huw, another blogger, comments on the Gospel of John, chapter 6. St. John 6 is the chapter that has Jesus' teaching on eating his Body and drinking his Blood. The Gospel is offensive. It was so to some early Jewish followers and also to some … [Continue reading]
So, what percentage of the income of an Old Testament believer was taken from his pocket in by way of direct taxes and how much by indirect taxes? Most Christians would answer 10%, since that is what has been preached from pulpits for several … [Continue reading]
The post below comes from the post of Justin Taylor. I must admit, unless the Holy Spirit were to directly intervene inside of me, I do not think that I would have the strength or the presence of mind to answer as clearly as he did. I think I would … [Continue reading]
From the blog of a conservative Baptist pastor: "More than a few preachers have said that Hurricane Katrina was God’s judgment on New Orleans. Which is apparently why it almost destroyed New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and left the … [Continue reading]
Yes, Father Ernesto is still in love with his Kindle. He now uses it to listen to Audible books while driving his car. He listens to it while typing on the computer and doing his work. The more he uses his Kindle, the more he likes it. Just another … [Continue reading]
Have you ever wondered why some of the rules of evidence in Scripture are so strict? Read the New Testament account of the trial of Jesus. Look at the words of the high priest as he confronts Our Lord Jesus Christ. He is utterly frustrated because of … [Continue reading]
America is not a Christian nation. We are, it is true, a nation founded by Christians, and according to a 2008 survey, 76 percent of us continue to identify as Christian (still, that's the lowest percentage in American history). Of course, we are not … [Continue reading]
My postings have been a little shorter than normal lately because we are preparing for our Grand Opening Celebration of our new storefront. Yes, we have made it from a smaller, darker, dingier storefront to a storefront in downtown Melbourne, … [Continue reading]
