Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and purchase a product, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting this blog.) If you have been following this blog for any length of time, you know that I read. A lot. And, evenRead More
7 Children’s Books for the Nativity Fast
One of my absolute favorite things to do before Christmas is to cuddle up on the couch with my children and read Christmas stories. A Visit from Saint Nicholas, A Christmas Carol–we love them all! When we became Orthodox over ten years ago, it was only natural that I sought out Orthodox books to add toRead More
5 Ways to Focus on Christ this Christmas
Christmas Day can be magical and filled with family and fun. It can also be chaotic and stressful, filled with dishes to make and people to visit. Whichever end of the spectrum you land on (or perhaps in the middle like me!), it is important to make sure that your family remembers to focus onRead More
Mystery, Shadow, Cross: 3 Things Infertility Taught Me about Motherhood
Today I am very honored to welcome Dr. Nicole Roccas to Orthodox Motherhood. I first met Nicole at an Ancient Faith Writing and Podcasting Conference two and a half years ago. I was impressed with her thoughtful approach to Orthodoxy, to writing, and to life. Her latest book brings this same thoughtfulness to a topicRead More
12 Practical Ways to Live Out the Faith at Home
In the Orthodox Church, we often refer to the home as “The Little Church.” The idea is that the home should reflect the Church as a place where the faith is taught and lived. The home is where children learn about Christ and how to follow him, where love and forgiveness and repentance are practiced.Read More
