I used to be a blog junkie. I loved reading multiple blogs and regularly spent an hour or more a day on my habit. These days, I am more selective about the blogs that I follow. I only read blogs that encourage me or, sometimes, challenge me. These are blogs that add something toRead More
Ways to Start the Church New Year Off Right
Are you ready for the new year? I don’t mean 2019–I mean the new Church year! In the Orthodox Church, our liturgical new year begins on September 1st. At the beginning of a new year, we pray for God’s blessing, give thanks for all things, and enter into the year with a renewed zeal forRead More
Interested in Orthodoxy: Where to Begin?
One of my absolute favorite parts about running a blog like this is that I get to interact with many interesting and lovely readers. -Some of those readers are lifelong Orthodox Christians who want to help their families live out the Faith. -Some are new to Orthodoxy and are looking for resources to helpRead More
2018 Goals: August Update
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve done a goals update post. People have been asking for me to bring the feature back, so here goes! Each year I set goals for myself. These goals are specific, measurable, and focused. I definitely don’t always reach the goals. In fact, I have dubbed 2017 my “YearRead More
Our Summer Fun List
Each season I like to make a “Fun List.” I fill this list not only with family activities that will help us thoroughly enjoy the season but also with some activities for my husband and I to do together or for me to do by myself. This Fun List helps me be more intentionalRead More
