Life of an Orthodox Daddy

So, last week I wrote about getting to know my daughter and overcoming some of the fears I had. This week I want to talk about praying and raising my daughter in the faith.

Memorial Day 2012

I just wanted to wish all of you a happy Memorial Day.

Update from Sunny Kuwait!

Another week closer to going home!

Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council

☦ Insane Ramblings and Orthodox Ecclesiology ☦: Does the Bible Say We Are Saved By Faith Alone? NO...

☦ Insane Ramblings and Orthodox Ecclesiology ☦: Does the Bible Say We Are Saved By Faith Alone? NO...: Saint Iakavos/James is famous for his teaching on works, and that is why Luther wanted to take out His Epistle along with 2 Peter and Apocal...

MYSTAGOGY: Constantine And Christianity

MYSTAGOGY: Constantine And Christianity: Daniel Larison February 1st, 2010 The American Conservative Comment: You could argue, in fact, that Constantine’s adoption of Christianity...

Life of an Orthodox Father

I am Orthodox. I am an American Soldier. I am Daddy.

The Ascension of Christ

In Defense of Icons Part 1

For many Protestants one of the biggest stumbling blocks that keeps them from the Orthodox Church is the use of icons. I hope to present in this post and the ones that follow this post a decent exegesis of why the Orthodox Church uses icons and how icons can and should be used by Christians every day in their private prayers. Please, if you have any questions, leave a comment and I will try to answer you as best as I can. This falls into the Meaning of Orthodoxy series.

Time Keeps Slipping Into the Future

My life is currently at a conundrum...

What Does Orthodoxy Mean to Me?

I want to write about what Orthodoxy means to me. I hope that this will become an ongoing series on this blog, with me updating semi-regularly. I'll add the tag "Meaning of Orthodoxy" to any post that would fall into this category so any interested readers can find those posts. And note, this is my own personal interpretation of Orthodoxy and does not necessarily mean that other people's views are the same as mine.

Things I Look Forward to When I Return Home

What follows is a list of things that I really look forward to I go home in a few weeks. Explanations will follow what is listed.

Mother's Day!

I just wanted to wish all mothers a very happy Mother's Day!

One Week Closer

My unit finally got a tentative date for when we should be flying back state side.