Okay, so here’s where I always get labeled a kook by those who are really really big time smart, but … Astronomers have used a unique process to determine that a star in our galaxy is nearly as old as the universe itself. Pray tell, how old is the universe? The star is 13.2 billion years old, while the universe dates back 13.7 billion years, according to the European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO). Which brings... Read more

We believe in one God, the main God of a number of Gods(1), who acquired His place as Supreme Being over a long period of time by living a righteous life(2), the Father Almighty, Maker one of the Makers (3) of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible (and Who is married, by the way) (4); And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, one of the spirit children of God (Lucifer being another) …Grace... Read more

Ancient Faith Radio will broadcast a new program beginning June 2, 2007, called, “Frederica Here and Now,” featuring weekly updates from noted Orthodox Christian author and speaker Frederica Mathewes-Green. “Frederica Here and Now” will be heard several times per week but will also be available via download on the Ancient Faith Radio website. The broadcast will feature fresh reflections on Frederica’s travel and experiences. She will talk to interesting people, tell us fascinating stories and share unique insight into the... Read more

Here follows a portion of this week’s Orthodixie Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio.I regularly get emails from folks, clergy and laity, who are disappointed and seemingly stuck where they are in their current church, denomination, communion, or whatever they call their non-denominational grouping. Let’s just say they all go to Blank Church, within the Blank Communion. Now at Blank Church, in the Blank Communion, things are looking kinda bleak. Many of these folks have sent me emails saying, “Dear Father,... Read more

A big ol’ white boy from a lil ol’ Mission in Texas is gonna be representin’ in Russia next week. (Look for him in the pics; he’ll “be the guy with the robes and the beard.”) In honour of this historic occasion, Ladies & Gentlemen, here’s John Whiteford & the Pips: Midnight Train to Russia Are Ooo Cee Aye … ‘s been good for the man, But he’s leavin’ the life he’s come to know, He said he’s goin’ back... Read more

Regarding this post — which some have attributed to me, but is actually a comment by Mark Krikorian found on National Review Online … Here’s the response to Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori from Nigerian Archbishop Peter J. Akinola: “You speak in your letter of centuries old custom regarding diocesan boundaries. You are, of course, aware that the particular historical situation to which you make reference was intended to protect the church from false teaching not to prevent those who... Read more

Now this is what I want you all to do: If you got faults, defects or shortcomings, You know, like arthritis, rheumatism or migraines, Whatever part of your body it is, I want you to lay it on your radio, let the vibes flow through. Funk not only moves, it can re-move, dig? The desired effect is what you get When you improve your Interplanetary Funksmanship. P. Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up) from Mothership Connection, 1975. Source During a... Read more

A brother said to an old man, “See, Abba, I frequently ask the Fathers to give me an earnest reminder for the salvation of my soul, and I do not remember a thing of what they tell me.” Now the old man had two empty vessels, and he said to the brother, “Go, bring one of the vessels and pour water in it; rinse it, pour it out, and put it back in its place, all shiny.” The brother did... Read more

The following story has nothing to do with Christianity, forgive me; rather, it is a campfire tale. That said – You have been warned – here’s the unabridged version of an impromptu yarn spun on our recent camping trip to Huntsville State Park. (Hover over the pics for captions; click to enlarge). My son and I arrived ahead of the girls due to a middle school concert last Thursday evening. As we went to set up the tent, I spotted... Read more

Honest to goodness, something about this picture just ain’t right. I stole it from GetReligion … where tmatt is all worried about titles and such. Y’all, I don’t know what to say. They say a picture is worth a thousand words … But I can’t think of a [worthy] one. For more funny pics and sound commentary, scroll down the GR Page. Read more