ac Bishops - Part 48: The Reformation and its Impact on Orthodoxy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-02-13T09:21:00+00:00 Fr. Thomas Hopko calls the Reformation one of the most impactful periods of Church history on Orthodoxy. Learn about how the Orthodox were influenced by Roman Catholic and Protestant thinking. Full Article
ac Bishops - Part 53: The Impact of the 19th Century on Clergy and Laity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-10-16T16:49:00+00:00 Last time, Fr. Tom talked about the Ottoman Empire and its demise. Today he reflects on the impact of Turkish rule on Orthodox clergy and laity. Full Article
ac Comparing Email Subscribers Acquired from Pop-Ups vs. Other Methods By sugarrae.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:31:47 +0000 In August I published a post examining a common question in email marketing – do email subscription pop-ups work? The post detailed how I went about implementing pop-ups via OptinMonster (affiliate), as well as the results I attained in using them on two separate sites. Despite “most people” claiming they hate them, the results were… The post Comparing Email Subscribers Acquired from Pop-Ups vs. Other Methods appeared first on Sugarrae. Full Article Email Marketing
ac How to Create a Clickable Affiliate Ad as a Backup for an AdSense Unit By sugarrae.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Apr 2016 12:44:40 +0000 Sometimes an AdSense unit won't display an ad to a user for whatever reason. When an AdSense unit doesn't show an ad, it leaves an odd amount of space within the content, and reduces my ability to monetize those pages – and I find that unacceptable. This used to be a much more significant problem,… The post How to Create a Clickable Affiliate Ad as a Backup for an AdSense Unit appeared first on Sugarrae. Full Article AdSense Affiliate Marketing
ac Google Search Console – a Beginner’s Guide to Finding Actionable SEO Tasks By sugarrae.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:28:01 +0000 Google Search Console (GSC) can be a helpful tool – providing you use it. This guide isn't meant for advanced users nor is it a comprehensive dive into every feature GSC has. I'm not looking to overwhelm you. Instead, we're going to go over eight simple GSC features that can provide you with actionable tasks… The post Google Search Console – a Beginner’s Guide to Finding Actionable SEO Tasks appeared first on Sugarrae. Full Article SEO
ac Peace Out to My Digital Marketing Career – It’s Been One Hell of a Ride By sugarrae.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:59:17 +0000 I tried several different ways to begin this post, but it seemed only fitting to be as blunt in this announcement as I have been during my entire SEO and affiliate career, thus the title of this entry. It's been an amazing ride In 1998, after my oldest son suffered a massive bilateral stroke, I… The post Peace Out to My Digital Marketing Career – It’s Been One Hell of a Ride appeared first on Sugarrae. Full Article Administrative
ac His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY on Parish Revitalization By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-09T12:16:11+00:00 The Department of Missions and Evangelism workshop, at the 53rd biennial Antiochian Archdiocese Convention in Miami, enjoyed the remarks on parish revitalization by His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest. Full Article
ac A Weapon of Peace, A Trophy Invincible By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-09-21T14:14:22+00:00 At St. Nicholas Church, Shreveport, Louisiana, Fr. Joseph recalls three exorcisms: one goofy, one real, and one true. Full Article
ac Being Teachable Versus the Secret Club By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-08-30T23:52:25+00:00 "Without evangelism, the Church is just a secret club for those who like that sort of thing." Fr Joseph quotes Fr. Michael Keiser, who fell asleep in the Lord on the Feast of the Dormition. May his memory be eternal—and may we all be teachable! Full Article
ac Not Exactly an OrthoBro By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-07-27T02:52:17+00:00 Fr Joseph chats with a teenaged catechumen who found Orthodoxy on her own—on the internet. Full Article
ac Accentuating Bismarck, North Dakota By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-11-15T21:53:57+00:00 Fr. Joseph sits down with Deacon Damian Oweis and members of the new mission of St. Basil the Great in Bismarck, North Dakota. Full Article
ac Good News in the Pacific Northwest? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-06-10T22:55:55+00:00 Not everyone will agree, but you'll have to listen to figure out why. BTW, is there any good news? Fr Joseph speaks of his recent "work-cation" in the PNW. Full Article
ac SimeonFaith and Moses the Black By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-09-28T19:53:57+00:00 Would you like to see more movies about Orthodox saints? Well, stay tuned! Yelena Popovic, the writer, director, and producer of the movie "Man of God" and her husband, Alexandros Potter sat down with Fr Joseph to talk about the forthcoming "Moses the Black" movie and their new venture, SimeonFaith, which will produce and distribute other Orthodox Christian films. Listen till the end for your role in this apostolic work! A teaser for the forthcoming "Moses the Black" can be found at SimeonFaith.com. Full Article
ac The Divine Liturgy and Place By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-08-14T13:24:00+00:00 Where is the Divine Liturgy to be celebrated and by whom? Fr. Tom traces the early practice of the Church and relates it to what we are doing today. Full Article
ac The Divine Liturgy and Physical Place By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-08-25T11:49:00+00:00 Is there a prescribed physical place where the liturgy is to be served or not served? Fr. Tom traces the history from the "house church" to the present day. Full Article
ac It is Time for the Lord to Act By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2012-04-05T15:01:00+00:00 After 29 episodes leading up the beginning of the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas begins his line by line commentary. Full Article
ac Practical Preparations for Liturgy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2012-04-23T06:49:00+00:00 Before the Divine Liturgy begins, we must be prepared from a practical standpoint. Fr. Tom gives some personal reflections on doing things decently and in order. Full Article
ac Zacchaeus Sunday By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-29T23:54:48+00:00 Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 19:1-10. Full Article
ac Jacob's Ladder By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-01T00:04:19+00:00 Fr. John shares about Jacob's Ladder on the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder. Full Article
ac Jacob Comes to Peniel By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-01T00:05:45+00:00 Fr. John talks about Jacob's encounter with God at Peniel (Genesis 32). Full Article
ac Blessed art Thou, O Lord, Teach Me Thy Statutes (Psalm 118:9-16) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-02T03:07:04+00:00 Fr. John continues his series from Psalm 118, "Wherewithal shall a young man correct his way? By keeping Thy words." Full Article
ac Hate and Racism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-02T21:14:05+00:00 Fr. John talks about our Christian response to current events. Full Article
ac Preach the Word By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-03T18:49:24+00:00 Fr. John speaks from 2 Timothy 4:1-8. Full Article
ac How to Approach the Fast By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-30T00:02:51+00:00 Fr. John shares from Matthew 6:14-21 encouragement as we begin Great Lent. Full Article
ac Running the Race of the Fast By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-30T00:03:49+00:00 Fr. John shares from Hebrews 12:1-2 encouragement for running the race of the fast. Full Article
ac Come Boldly Before the Throne of Grace By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T20:35:13+00:00 Fr. John shares from Hebrews 4:14-16. Full Article
ac True Satisfaction lies in Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-24T02:03:25+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks about supporting the works of the church and the importance of giving Christ the reins of your heart. Full Article
ac The Chinese Martyrs and the Choices We Face Today By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-06-27T14:06:28+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford tells about St. Mitrophan, the first Chinese priest and martyr of the Boxer Rebellion, and encourages us to stand firm in the Faith. Full Article
ac It Ain't Bragging If You Can Back It Up By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-08T14:35:51+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the healing of the blind man from John 9:1-7. Full Article
ac Be the Maccabee By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-08-15T21:38:08+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the procession of the Cross and the Maccabean martyrs. Full Article
ac What Christ's Baptism Accomplished for Us By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-22T00:39:41+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the Theophany and the role of Christ's baptism in our lives. Fr. John discusses this through Matthew 3:13-17. Full Article
ac The Epiphany of Grace By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-02T01:59:49+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford uses the epistle from Theophany, Titus 2:11-15, to discuss the feast. Full Article
ac Sunday of Zacchaeus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-17T19:25:15+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford uses the life (and stature) of Zacchaeus to encourage his listeners in their faith. Full Article
ac Back to the Garden By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-03-17T15:48:09+00:00 Using a line from the Joni Mitchell song "Woodstock", Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the focus we should have during this Lenten season - returning to the Garden. Full Article
ac Detachment from the World By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-12T15:55:44+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford encourages his congregation on the Sunday of St. John Climacus to continue to pursue what is fruitful during this Lenten period. Full Article
ac Sennacherib and Hezekiah By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-06-24T13:36:21+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the lives of Sennacherib and Hezekiah from passages 2 Kings 18:1-19:37 and Isaiah 36:1-37:38. Full Article
ac The Law of Moses and the Law of Grace By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-11-23T14:23:52+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 18:7-14. Full Article
ac The Right Place (Luke 13:10-17) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-13T23:32:56+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 13:10-17. Full Article
ac Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-11T15:03:02+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod. Full Article
ac The Heavenly Tabernacle By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-12-05T21:24:42+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford explains the Heavenly Tabernacle. (Hebrews 9:1-15) Full Article
ac Zacchaeus Sunday 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-02-14T17:07:17+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford invites us to open hearts to Christ God as did Zacchaeus. Full Article
ac Zacchaeus Sunday 2024 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-03-02T06:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches on Zacchaeus. Full Article
ac Walking According to the Spirit By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-06-28T05:01:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from June 23, 2024. Full Article
ac The Place Where Thy Feet Have Stood By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-10-04T05:01:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for September 29, 2024. Full Article
ac Making Space for Silence By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-01-08T23:58:21+00:00 How is it possible to find silence in the middle of the city? Why does it matter? On the lessons learned from St. Isidora and the daily task of floor washing. Full Article
ac A Sense of Place By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-01-08T23:58:21+00:00 In this episode of the Wilderness Journal, Angela talks with poet Scott Cairns about having a sense of “place” in one’s life, as well as the importance of language, dialogue, and literature in the task of building the self. Full Article
ac Simple Daily Activities May Make Your Brain Four Years Younger By scienceblog.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:43:15 +0000 Full Article Brain & Behavior
ac No Justice, No Peace (Really?) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-02T20:23:05+00:00 When faced with a life-changing forgiveness of a huge debt, this man in our Gospel Lesson revealed his own wicked heart by not showing that same forgiveness and mercy to his fellow servant. It did not end well for that wicked servant. And it won't end well for we who refuse to forgive from the heart! Full Article
ac Don't Be Distracted By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-18T13:12:36+00:00 What a very familiar passage is this passage about a sower planting seed! We've heard this message forever, but I wonder, do we know how to cultivate "god soil" in our lives so that the seed of the Word of God will grow within us? Full Article
ac Looking For Love in ALL the Wrong Places By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-12-26T17:15:41+00:00 On the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, we are confronted with the commun hunger of all humans, the common thirst of all of us: to be loved and to love. But how do we avoid the traps of trying to fulfill this hunger and thirst in the wrong way? How do we avoid wrecking our lives by bad choices? Full Article