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“Fit in” or follow Christ? Help your child face peer pressure at school.

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Peer-Pressure Greetings friends, Another school year is starting and with it comes new adventures and new challenges for our children. I think we share particular worries as we face a new academic year: will my child like his/her teacher, the homework battles are about to begin (more about homework strategies here), balancing after school activities with an already busy schedule, etc. However, I think our children face an even more significant challenge at the start of every school year: peer pressure. Peer pressure starts at a much earlier age than we actually think and is not exclusive to high school...

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How faithful are we to Christ? Introducing: Philo and the Faithfulness SuperHoly!

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Good day friends, I have a question, actually, quite a few questions! When did we stop talking about our faith? When did we stop proactively sharing that we are Christian? When did we stop being faithful to our faith in Christ? At our first job? During University? College? High School? Or at an even younger age? We are living in an era where it is politically incorrect to criticize any religion, except Christianity. In fact, criticizing Christianity is almost evidence of one’s intellect and independence. It is now accepted to openly mock the Christian faith, to distort Biblical truths in...

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It takes a Village to raise a book: Philo and The SuperHolies 3 years anniversary!

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Dear Friends, It takes a village to raise a book! Three years ago, Philo and the SuperHolies became a reality after spending too much time hanging out in my dreams. This is a Thank You letter to all of you past strangers who have become friends: This journey could NOT have been possible without your support. Your words of encouragement are better than ranking on all the bestsellers lists in the world. Messages from parents telling me that their children “Activated the SuperHolies” bring tears to my eyes. Stories of children hosting SuperHolies themed birthday parties make my heart sing....

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I am doing God a favor!

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I am doing God a favour, or so I thought... The Coptic Orthodox Church follows an annual calendar, culminating in Easter, celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord and our resulting salvation. While I do not like to play favourites, Lent (the 55 days preceding Easter) is my favourite time of year. Lent, especially the last 7 days of Holy Week, is like a spiritual energizing tonic, a sort of a Spiritual enhancement program. I look forward to these 55 days to carry me through the rest of the year. While I should be focusing on my Spiritual life every single...

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Why was the Samaritan woman drawing water at noon? Because of me.

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Why was the Samaritan woman drawing water at noon? Because of me. The Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus was ground-breaking. It was such a monumental event that the Church selected this Gospel reading as one of the 7 Sunday readings during Lent; we listened to her story this past Sunday. It was an encounter that would change her life and the lives of many. Her story has been analyzed and explained by the giants of the Ancient Church (here is a link to Saint John Chrysostom's homily on the Samaritan woman http://orthochristian.com/70769.html), so I hardly feel qualified to write any...

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I hear what you are doing; not what you are saying.

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A powerful quote by Lactantius. Pearls of wisdom are quotes that teach us much in a few words. God bless. Similar posts you might enjoy:https://www.mireillemishriky.com/be-that-person/ Like this post? Please share it using these icons listed below: [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_PLUS] Get your copy today- Browse our entire book collection by clicking on this link: https://www.mireillemishriky.com/shop/ Click Here to read the Books' Reviews on Amazon! [INSERT YOUR CUSTOM IMAGE CODE] Please note this post may contain affiliate links and ads, read my full disclosure here.

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Which is why silence is of gold!

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It was often said that Silence is of gold; Saint Ignatius of Antioch frames it from a Christian perspective. Pearls of wisdom are my collection of powerful quotes that teach us much in a few words. God bless. Similar posts you might enjoy:https://www.mireillemishriky.com/www-wednesdays-words-wisdom/ Like this post? Please share it using these icons listed below: [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_PLUS] Get your copy today- Browse our entire book collection by clicking on this link: https://www.mireillemishriky.com/shop/ Click Here to read the Books' Reviews on Amazon! [INSERT YOUR CUSTOM IMAGE CODE] Please note this post may contain affiliate links and ads, read my full disclosure here.

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Heaven is our treasure!

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An insightful quote by Saint Augustine of Hippo. Pearls of wisdom are my collection of powerful quotes that teach us much in a few words. God bless. Similar posts you might enjoy:https://www.mireillemishriky.com/i-hear-what-you-are-doing/ Like this post? Please share it using these icons listed below: [DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_PLUS] Get your copy today- Browse our entire book collection by clicking on this link: https://www.mireillemishriky.com/shop/ Click Here to read the Books' Reviews on Amazon! [INSERT YOUR CUSTOM IMAGE CODE] Please note this post may contain affiliate links and ads, read my full disclosure here.

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