It was eight years ago last week that I became an Orthodox Christian. And while the actual event (called a chrismation) took only a short time, I spent many hours, months, and years coming to that point. Deciding to become Orthodox in no small thing. Though I had been a Christian for all of myRead More
More Common Misconceptions about Eastern Orthodoxy
Deciding to become Orthodox in no small thing. Though I had been a Christian for all of my life, Orthodoxy seemed quite foreign at first–older, more elaborate, more demanding, and just plain different than anything I had ever known. However, as my soon-to-be husband and I began reading, researching, and eventually attending an Orthodox church,Read More
Common Misconceptions about Eastern Orthodoxy (and How to Respond to Them)
It was eight years ago this week that I became an Orthodox Christian. And while the actual event (called a chrismation) took only a short time, I spent many hours, months, and years coming to that point. Deciding to become Orthodox in no small thing. Though I had been a Christian for all of myRead More
5 Ways I Saved in May
I love reading blogs like Frugally Blonde which share practical ways that their family has saved money. A few months ago I decided to write my own post each month on how we save, and it has quickly become one of the most popular features here on The Orthodox Mama. 5 Ways I Saved inRead More
June’s Reading Challenge: A Nonfiction Book
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Hello Readers! It’s time to make the June recommendations for the 2016 Reading Challenge! What is the reading challenge? It’s a fun and simple way to read books this new year. Here are the basics of the challenge: -You will read one book a month from a specific category (details below) -You don’tRead More
