Setting goals has changed my life. Sound a bit dramatic? Probably. But, check out my post on How Goal-Setting Changed Everything to see what I mean. For the past five years I have not created a single New Year’s resolution. Instead I have set goals for myself. What is the difference? Goals come withRead More
Our Family’s Plan for Great Lent
For the Eastern Orthodox Church, Great Lent is the seven week period before Pascha (Easter) during which the faithful fast from certain foods and, more importantly, from sin. In order to enter more fully into the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord, we repent through the traditional disciplines of prayer and fasting. Over the nextRead More
Why I Am Not “Enough”
Over the last year or so, I have noticed one phrase cropping up again and again in posts and articles by many well-known bloggers. It has become almost a mantra for these encouraging, often-Christian, bloggers and their followers. The phrase? I am enough. Or, when speaking to their readers: You are enough. Read More
What I’m Reading This Month: February Edition
Each month I share books that I am reading as part of my Goals for 2017. I am trying to read 100 books this year, so I am always looking for recommendations! Adult Fiction A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear Last year I became a huge fan of the Maisie Dobbs series! MaisieRead More
Good-bye to The Orthodox Mama
Hello Friends! As you could see from the post title, I have decided to change the name of this blog. Over the last couple of months I have been working behind the scenes to make some changes on the blog, and now I get to (finally!) share those changes with you: TheRead More
