Tag Archive for: Faith

Cancer: the Great Equalizer

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Next Step #484: Post-event reflections. Surviving a 39 mile walk and living to tell about it. And how? By connecting the dots between God, faith and religion, how else? Here’s a behind the scene look at the appeal of a difficult event and how it becomes a privilege to participate.  Applications for models of service and funding. Thoughts on the threshold of funding our important outreach programs. Cancer as the great equalizer.
Reincarnation Armenian Music Band
Avon39
Team In Her Shoes (pictures too)
David’s Story
“Seven” by Jacqueline Leo
Give Well Non-Profit rating
Parable of the Good Samaritan
Euphemism
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Boldness in Flavor and Action

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Next Step #479: A wrong grave site and a wrong head stone lead into a discussion on faith and religion – the non-science of the day. Grapeblessing and the Asdvadzadzin – Fr. Vazken reveals a message that is lost in the vines: revealed through the passages of the day.
“We Used to Bach” Ian Anderson www.JethroTull.com
“We Used to Know 29 Years Later” blog by Fr. Vazken
AC101 on Grapeblessing
Bible Study on productivity (8/7/17)
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Testing Testimonials

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Next Step #473: Testimonials in the Faith community – and what they say about us. If all you need is love, can we imagine a world where we gave peace a chance? Jesus’ radical & revolutionary Testament – all inclusive. Past, Present & Future comes together at the St. Mary Costa Mesa Church at age 25. Challenges to the expression of faith. Also: Pharisee spotting.
John Coltrane, “Africa”
St. Mary Costa Mesa
Nikky Finney Interview
Armodoxy YouTube Channel
Beatles “All You Need is Love” at 50
Fr. Vazken’s Avon Breast Cancer walk
Photo: from Madenataran, Yerevan
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Life after Analysis

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Next Step #469: Picking up on Sheryl Sandberg’s reflections on Life after Death (Time Magazine) Fr. Vazken challenges to find life after analysis. Can we teach eternity? Faith? Life? The value of analysis and the need for action. Communication basics in a hyper-communicative world. Beyond the AC101 series: What’s next? In the aftermath of the Oregon killings.
Asa Inch Anem: Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble
ArmComedy on Conan
Epostle & Armodoxy Video Channel
AC101 Playlist (26 videos)
Mashdots Jobanian Bible Study (Avedaran Channel)
Life After Death (Sheryl Sandberg, Time Magazine)
“I am still hungry…” (poem)
Louis CK clip
Oregon Killings
Reclaim Conference: http://embracing-faith.com/
In His Shoes: http://InHisShoes.org
Cover Photo: Portland inner city falls
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New Pills from Shnorhali

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Next Step #461: “I Confess with Faith” – a reading. Coping with Anxiety with Xanax and Faith. A thing about degrees and status: An end to spitting against the wind. Lessons on Spiritual Accountability. Self-reliance and avoiding the politician’s game even when headlined by Barbara. From the zoo to prayer – a special prime edition.
Jethro Tull String Quartets
Tour Dates
Xanax
I confess with Faith by St. Nersess Shnorhali
Holy Week Meditations
Alternative Services in the Armenian Church
Cover photo (c)2009, “Armenian Cave” by Fr. Vazken Movsesian
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The Power of the Other

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Next Step #460: Interview with Yvette Hovsepian Bearce, regarding refugees, faith, Christian duties/responsibilities and faith in action. Dr. Hovsepian Bearce speaks candidly about her personal experience as a refugee and working with refugees today. Ideology and compassion, a touching and inspirational message for the day. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11. Also in this episode: Redeemer vs Savior, upcoming on Holy Week and “alternative” services.
“Immigrant” by Gor Mkhitarian
Yvette Hovsepian Bearce
Author Archive
Political Ideology of Ayatollah Khomeini
United Nations Refugee Stats
Lenten Journey by Fr. Vazken on iTunes
Cover Photo: Gymri Church icon
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Lenten Consumption

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Next Step #456: Lenten exercise to look beyond the abstinence models and engage the spiritual. Ashes to ashes is just as valid as dust to dust: So too with cremation. Thoughts on the Cremation/Burial debate. Why do the faithful have such a will to believe in something? asks the poet and we take the challenge. It’s a Lenten Delight. The Moon/Earth Paradox and Metaphor for defining evil explained. Beyond the dates and the numbers – a look at the message underlying our faith. Prelude to the Reclaim Conference, coming up.
Gor Mkhitarian “How do we live?”
Viral Video Jan6/Dec25
St. Anselm’s Ontological Argument
Back Door Angel Lyrics
Beginning of Lent Instruction
RECLAIM conference: www.Embracing-Faith.com
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Head Coverings that Fly with the Wind

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Next Step #450: Inauguration Eve – a transition and President Obama’s Appreciation. The dilemma of Talibanesque policing in the Armenian Church: from head-coverings, toilet tissue and reaching out to the least of our brothers.  Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend roundup of thoughts and adventures.
“Aysor Tzaynun Hayragan” Vem Radio
President Obama’s Thank You Letter
Reclaim Conference: www.Embracing-faith.com
Stupidity
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Answers in Styrofoam

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Next Step #445: Christmas Celebration conundrum is found a world plagued with war and disease. A small Styrofoam cup appears holding some answers. From the mouths of babes and the treasures of children, an answer that sparkles in the Christmas sky.
Blackmore’s Night “Winter Carols”
St. Lucia
Family Promise of the Verdugos
Syrian Refugee Assistance/World Vision
Pentatonix Christmas
RECLAIM: Embracing Faith in a Changing World www.embracing-faith.com
Armenian Church 101: www.youtube.com/Armodoxy
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Hope from the Badlands

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Next Step #434: A conversation with Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian about his upcoming Springsteen Retreat and using the artist’s music to deliver a message of faith, hope and love. Also – Finding the Silence in the presence of God at the St. Ignatius Chapel. Here’s a “grave turner” – wait ’til you hear what they’re trying to pass-off as the Mission of the Church!
Song: “To Zabelle” by Gor Mkhitarian
Fr. Stepanos delivers Springsteen style sermon
St. Peter Armenian Church, Watervliet, NY
Springsteen Retreat
Chapel of St. Ignatius – University of Washington
I have found the Pearl
AC101 Videos: www.youtube.com/armodoxy
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