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Covid-19 is our Spiritual Belly of the Whale

Religious Articles, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyFebruary 22, 20210Likes 0Comments

Different types of whales... Jonas, Jonas, Jonas… how could you ever think you could run away from God? I mean, you believed in God; you were His prophet, and yet somehow you convinced yourself that you could run away from the almighty. Your fear silenced your faith, and instead of believing in God’s provision,…

Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Activities for Christian Families

Creating wholesome Valentine's Day Memories Whether or not you enjoy Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day cards, candies, and activities bombard children for a few days every year. Whether at school, at extra-curricular activities, or on television, our children are introduced to notions of romantic love throughout the year. To solve this dilemma, I searched…

Indoor Family Activities To Beat The Covid-19 Winter Blues with Tie-In to Bible Stories

Resources For The Orthodox FamilyJanuary 12, 20210Likes 2Comments

Covid-19 + Winter = The Blues. But we can change the answer to that equation with some "in the box" thinking! I dislike hate Winter! That's right, I said the word HATE! Covid deserves a harsher word- I DESPISE this pandemic - I am certain I will find many who agree with me.…

What will you hold on to from 2020 to 2021?

Resources For The Orthodox Family, Spiritual Meditations & ReflectionsDecember 29, 20200Likes 0Comments

Hello friend, What is your New Year's wish? Any resolutions? What will you hold on to from 2020 to 2021? For the first time in a century, I think we can safely assume that everyone has the same wish: for the year to be over and for Covid-19 to be a memory,…

Are you sure you have killed no one recently?

Religious Articles, Resources For The Orthodox Family, Spiritual Meditations & ReflectionsDecember 13, 20200Likes 0Comments

Are you sure you have killed no one recently? It sounds like the beginning of a murder mystery where the perpetrator lost their memory. I mean, what kind of question is that? Of course, you have killed no one! Of course, I have killed no one! We would not be having this virtual…

Advent First- Santa Second! Keeping Christ in Christmas!

Diary of a Coptic Family, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyDecember 1, 20200Likes 7Comments

Christmas expectations in North America vs. Christian expectations How can we possibly convince our children that Christmas is about the birth of Christ and not Santa, gifts, and stressed-out parents? And how can we put Advent First and Santa Second so we can keep Christ in Christmas? Our son expects the Christmas tree…

How to enjoy Halloween as a Christian family? There are ways!

Activities, Games, Resources, Diary of a Coptic Family, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyOctober 28, 20200Likes 0Comments

Christians can enjoy Halloween! I hope you are enjoying the fall/autumn season and taking the time to admire the beauty of the changing colours. Halloween is being celebrated by young and old this week in many countries worldwide. Halloween is a MEGA celebration in North America, on which 2.6 billion dollars are spent…

A Coptic Renaissance has started- meet the Coptic Innovators behind it!

Activities, Games, Resources, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyOctober 14, 20200Likes 0Comments

Michelangelo, Leonardo, Coptic Creators The Renaissance was a time of creative genius, artistic innovation, and intellectual transformation. The treasures created during the Renaissance surpass any made before and rival many created since then. What if I told you that the Coptic Orthodox Church is experiencing its Renaissance? Would you believe me?…

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

Book News, Resources For The Orthodox FamilySeptember 29, 20200Likes 0Comments

Greetings friends, Another school year is starting and with it comes fresh 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…

The SuperHolies VBS Camp Program FAQ

Activities, Games, Resources, Book News, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyMarch 10, 20200Likes 0Comments

FAQ We received so much interest in the VBS Camp Program since it launched, and as the same questions kept coming our way, we created this Fact Sheet: The SuperHolies VBS Camp Program FAQ to answer all your questions and provide additional details. The SuperHolies VBS Program FAQ Do you send us printed…

Introducing Philo and the SuperHolies VBS Program for elementary aged kids!

Activities, Games, Resources, Book News, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyFebruary 25, 20200Likes 0Comments

Counting down to Summer Are you already thinking about summer? I know I am. In Canada, winter has been long and cold, with no end in sight of snowfall. Add to this the never-ending school projects and exams, which add to the sense of despair. Is it any wonder that sunny carefree vacation days are…

4 fun activities to help children become more grateful

Resources For The Orthodox FamilyNovember 7, 20190Likes 0Comments

Want your child to become more grateful? Try these 4 fun activities that will help children become more grateful We celebrated my mother’s birthday last weekend and other than being one of the persons I am most grateful to have in my life; she is also the person who taught me the most about…