Barnabas Powell's Blog, page 172
September 13, 2017
Consider Jesus
Ever thought about giving up? Yeah, I know. What time is it? I confess to struggling with this temptation all the time. And the temptation to give up seems to come in all sorts of shapes and sizes; from small things to big things. Plus, it seems we live in a modern culture that celebrates and even encourages “giving up.” The “easy path” of abandoning that which is hard flows from the…
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September 12, 2017
It’s Witchcraft!
What is it about magic that we humans love? I mean we can’t look into any era of history and not see “magicians,” slight of hand tricks, illusions, and even attempts at mimicking miracles. We are fascinated by magic. And that’s not, necessarily, a bad thing. After all, it’s good for our ego to have it challenged by amazing things that we can’t explain. Else we would start believing (wrongly) that the…
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September 11, 2017
I Opposed Him to His Face
Sometimes it’s inevitable; that clash of strong willed people. And, to be honest, it’s a good thing IF you have the discernment to mine the gold in such events! Ronald Reagan once said ” Peace is not the absence of conflict. It is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” And that’s right on the money. The truth is conflict is unavoidable IF you actually hold to timeless principles. The inevitable…
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September 8, 2017
Hearing and Then Keeping
I was watching a well known leadership teacher speak recently (I like to keep up with this world since I find this both helpful and cautionary) and he was commenting about the necessity of making decisions to change. And he used some commonly heard excuses about why someone doesn’t live up to their potential: “I am not a leader. Then CHANGE and become a leader!” I get where he’s coming from and…
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September 7, 2017
Where Is Society Headed?
Don’t miss an all new Faith Encouraged LIVE Sunday at 8 PM! Our guests will be Wesley J. Smith of the Discovery Institute and Bobby Schindler of the Terri Schiavo Network for Life. They will join Fr. Barnabas and discuss the current state of Medical Ethics here and around the world as society is manipulated to accept killing as medicine! And our conversation is going to include you! Call in…
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What Is Your Name?
When I was a boy of 7 years old, I had my tonsils removed. Up until that time, I was a bit of a sickly kid and skinny as a rail! What I remember most about having my tonsils removed was all the ice cream I could eat after surgery! What a treat! But, interestingly enough, that also marked my life-long struggle with my weight! Isn’t it fascinating how weakness can be…
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September 6, 2017
I Saw Satan Fall
All my life, I’ve dreamed of having some kind of superhero power. When I was a boy, I wanted to be like Superman and have the ability to run around the world really fast and pick up trucks and stop speeding bullets. “Why,” you may ask. Because it’s cool! That’s why! I bet I’m not the only one who’s dreamed of having some super power. If I were, then there would be…
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September 5, 2017
Will There Be a Secret Rapture?
Standing in line at the supermarket is such an education. As I’m placing my grocery items on the conveyor belt and watching them slide toward the cashier, I glance toward the ubiquitous magazines there in the check-out line and read headlines screaming at me that Big Foot has been seen again, the latest Hollywood starlet has been cheated on or has cheated on her spouse, an aging actor tells all, and (most…
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September 4, 2017
Ears Are For Hearing
It wasn’t any medical condition. And yet, she just stared at me. I know she heard me, but she didn’t want to do what I was saying. Of course, she was only 3 years old, and 3 year olds are notorious for not being able to “hear.” at times. It reminded me of a funny story I once heard. A man was explaining to a group of new parents that “science” has…
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September 1, 2017
Lose The Drama!
Why all the drama? OK, I have to confess, I am no fan of drama for drama’s sake, and I’m in the house with two daughters who excel in drama! “She touched me” “She’s looking at me” WHAT? She’s “looking at you? Really? I guess I didn’t get the “drama” gene, because nothing sets me off quicker than high decibel whining and drama! Can’t stand it! Whew, glad I got that off…
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