Cleanliness and confession

My truck is absolutely filthy!Looking at it, you would think I've never had it washed. In all actuality however, it hasn't been that long since I last had it cleaned. Winter driving conditions in the Pacific Northwest will do that though. All the dirt and wintery sludge coming off the road makes keeping your equipment …

The Bird and The Cross

I found myself up against a wall recently. I've been trying really hard to take up my cross once more and follow Christ, but I find myself stumbling over spiritual hurdles that often get in my way. Sometimes it's passions of the flesh, other times it's worldly distractions. One of the biggest hurdles that I'm …

Superman or Son of Man?

For as long as I can remember, I have been a devoted fan of the Man of Steel. As a kid, I idolized the last son of krypton, and wanted to be just like Clark Kent. Heck, I wanted to be Superman. I collected comic books, watched the movies and had more than my fair …

Rebuilding Burnt Bridges

How does one earn back God's forgiveness and mercy, after tearing his family apart? Is it possible to take back the words once said that have damaged the trust within a marriage? Can the eyes of perception be shifted back to the place they were, before the tears arrived? How can I undo the pain …

Tending the Flame within your heart

One thing that I am especially good at is starting and building fires. Whether it be a small fire in the fireplace or maybe an outdoor campfire, I know how to safely build an excellent fire.Fire provides us with heat and light and a way to cook our Foods. What would a s'mores be like …

My Northeast Adventure

What's an over-the-road driving, Orthodox trucking, son of a gun like me supposed to do when they're forced to take a reset after their drive clock runs out of hours? Grab a rental car and drive around of course! I arrived into Cumberland Rhode Island early on Tuesday morning and after I delivered my load …

Acquiring the grace of God

I recently saw a quote on Facebook by Father Seraphim Rose of blessed memory. The quote was "When we sin it proves we have lost the grace of God, and we must struggle to regain it." I found this quote just after falling into one of my own personal sins Friday evening. The act of …

Hitting the road

Sunglasses? Check. Springsteen and Mellencamp on the radio? Check. Diesel tanks full? Check. 2000 miles of road ahead of me? Check. Let's Roll! A lot of my posts end up talking about my faith in God and my relationship with Orthodoxy. I mean that's in my name, Orthodox Trucker. I'm an Orthodox Christian and a …

Weigh in and update time

It's been just over two weeks since I went on the keto diet and made the necessary lifestyle changes in order to lose weight. The first couple days were hard and all the extra cravings for the crappy food I ate before or hard to bare. But I kept pushing I kept trying and I …

A chance encounter at the truck stop

I have worked a 12-hour day every day since last Sunday. I've been on the road for the last 4 weeks and I finally get to go home today and spend some time with my family. Last night I pulled into the truck stop exhausted and needing fuel. The truck in front of me had …