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Sarx (σαρξ) is the Greek word for "flesh". This is the blog of a Southern Man (sojourning in Buffalo, NY) attempting to follow God in the way of Jesus.

I am a priest in the Russian Orthodox Church in America (ROCIA). We are growing a Mission community here in Buffalo.

You can email me at "arkouda" at this domain.


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Disclaimer

I who have written this story, or rather this fable, give no credence to the various incidents related in it. For some things in it are the deceptions of demons, other poetic figments; some are probable, others improbable; while still others are intended for the delectation of foolish men. (Closing lines of the Táin Bó Cúalnge)

Wall Fall

HAT I Remember most from November of 1989 is the images of people standing on top of the wall. One of my fraternity brothers (I was in his dorm room) said, “We’re watching history. Everything is about to change.” He was right. Regardless of what we might think about Reagan or [...]

Three Podcasts of Note

HERE’RE THREE Series of podcasts, one done, two on-going still. I’ve enjoyed/I am enjoying them. One I’ve not listened to at all but it has some amazing names on the list.

WNYC – Radiolab ยป Podcasts: On death… a series of seven episodes (including one video): After Life, Proof, Gone, Four [...]

Whee-grrr?

ARN MUSLIMS, Rioting in the West of China. We can’t support their drive for freedom, democracy and self-determination at all, can we? Nope. That would be wrong. Likewise in Russia and Iran. Nope. Sorry. No Freedom for Muslims. Not even Moderate ones.
Hey, wait a minute, Bob: there’s [...]

Evangelism among Muslims

N TODAY’s Lambeth Journal, Bp Neff Powell comments on an ordinary day:
The Bible study group went very well as we began to discuss the matter of Gene Robinson and homosexuals in the Episcopal Church.  The presenting issue for us was how this issue affects our efforts in evangelism.  The African bishops said that in [...]