Fr. Joe’s Newsletter - Moving to Russia

Fr. Joe’s Newsletter - Moving to Russia

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Charging Interest: The Sin We Turned into a Business Model
Why Lending Money at Interest Is Condemned by Scripture, the Saints, and the First Ecumenical Council—and Why That Matters Today
"Life Will Go On, But Mostly Backwards"
An Orthodox Elder Warns Grown Men About Disobeying Their Parents
900 Years of Blessings for Obedience
How Generations of Men Continued Standing Before God, Long After God Honored the Rechabites for Obeying Their Father
When Grown Men Still Obey Their Father
How Faithful Sons Earned God's Favor by Obeying Their Father Long After His Death
The Catastrophic Danger of Losing Your Father's Blessing
A rugged outdoorsman lost something he could never recover. He didn't lose wealth, health, land, or freedom. Yet he broke down completely. The Bible…
Yes, Some People Are Better Than Others
Why Moral Judgment Is Not the Same Thing as Self-Righteousness

May 2026

The Father Who Could Never Win
How a family's search for "just a little more" nearly cost them everything
How Counterfeit Patience Destroys Christian Families
Why “Stuffing Your Emotions” Is Not Biblical Self-Control
A Good Guy, Surrounded by Sinners
One of the most remarkable letters I have ever seen...
More on Russian Healthcare
One of the most common questions I get is about Russian healthcare. Here's some more about it.
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Honor Without Contempt: The Forgotten Biblical Meaning of Respecting Fathers and Husbands
Many modern people think the biblical command to “respect your husband” or “honor your father” can be fulfilled through outward politeness alone.
Chrysostom & Icons: An Unexpected Twist at the 7th Ecumenical Council
Ancient manuscripts reveal a fascinating historical puzzle hidden for centuries
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