God always provides: what I learned from Captain Crow
When you lose a confrontation with a crow, and, and it teaches that God always provides I learned this lesson in the most unsuspecting ways and from a rather intimidating teacher. He had been staring at me since I sat
Breakfast Memories- Sugar Bread
One of her signature indulgences was what I affectionately called "sugar bread". I was certain that only my grandmother served these heavenly treats until I watched David Rocco frying pizza dough and smothering it in honey
Watching “Finding Dory” taught me to stop worrying
If you are a worrier, raise your hand! And read to find out how watching "Finding Dory" taught me to stop worrying. Once upon a time, there was a mother who claimed to have faith in God and in His will
Avengers Infinity War – Jesus was the Joke
The movie is appropriately titled: Infinity Wars. This is how it feels; there is an infinite amount of attacks on Christianity.
Why did I write Philo and SuperHolies?
Why start my publishing journey by writing a story for Christian children? The simple answer to this question would be: my faith, my son, and the angels I serve in my Sunday School class are the reasons I wrote Philo and
Comfort food creates memories that warm the heart
Food is our love language and comfort food creates memories that warm the heart My family loves food. All of us. I think we secretly mistrust anyone who does not. We love to eat it, shop for it, prepare it, discuss
Playing the Jesus Card- checkmate!
Sign #3 is of particular interest: if your child emphasizes the 'right?' at the end of his/her statement, take it as a sign that you are TOAST.
A hymn for the blessed fast of the Holy Virgin Saint Mary
The Virgin Mary is celebrated and venerated by different denominations throughout the world. In Egypt, I used to love attending El Shahr El Maryami (the month of the Virgin Mary). We used to attend the nightly vigils at the Maronite
Who’s Saint Day is it anyway? Life with a Coptic Boy
Today, we celebrate, which Saint? "What did you do at Scouts today?" I asked my son. "We did activities for Saint Matthew's day!" "You mean Saint Patrick's day?" I corrected. "Oh yeah! Saint Patrick! Do we celebrate him? Cause I know the other Saints!"
And lead us not to love temptation!
Instead of : 'And lead us not into temptation' , he said : 'And lead us not to love temptation'. Do we love temptation? Do we flirt with temptation and then blame it when we stumble?