Coptic and Proud – Celebrating Coptic Talent on Global Coptic Day
The Story of the Copts How do you explain the word "Copt" to a child in a clear, joyful,...
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How can we maintain our spiritual zeal after Lent?
I am doing God a favour, or so I thought... The Coptic Orthodox Church follows an annual calendar, culminating...
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Holy Week activities for Orthodox families with young children.
Only a few more days till Holy Week begins! I can't believe how Lent just flew by like that....
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Do your children know Micaiah? They should; he could change their lives!
Micaiah the prophet could change our children’s lives ...
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Pictures from the performances of Because I Said So and Falafel Hut!
Sharing the lovely pictures I have been sent by various churches who have performed the two plays that I...
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Why was the Samaritan woman drawing water at noon?
Because of me! Why was the Samaritan woman drawing water at noon? Because of ME. The Samaritan woman’s encounter...
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6 strategies to help children greatly benefit from Lent!
Family Bible Reading Time: Don’t feel intimidated by this suggestion, you do not need a degree in theology to read a chapter of the Bible with your child.
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Fierce Biblical Women Who Changed the Course of History!
International Women's Day Modern Day Icons When we think of International Women’s Day, we invariably think of certain icons; at...
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How to avoid repeating the same 10 meals during Lent!
Man cannot live by bread alone… True! Amen! But 55 days of vegan meals can get repetitive pretty quickly. This...
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Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Activities for Christian Families
Creating wholesome Valentine's Day Memories Whether you enjoy Valentine’s Day or not, children are bombarded by Valentine’s Day cards, candies,...
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10 Awesome Ideas to Overcome the Winter Blues!
The book has a list of suggestions about simple activities that could be incorporated to add joy to our lives during winter or at any time of year.
Here are a few of the suggestions:
Reconnect with an old friend
Do an activity that you loved as a child
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Why Does Time For Ourselves Evoke Guilty Feelings?
Saturday Morning might mean driving one child to a soccer practice, another to a birthday party, dropping off the dry clean, picking up the first child from soccer and the second one from swimming or was the second one at a birthday party? This means that the closest you ever get to a leisurely breakfast is watching other families enjoying theirs as you wait for your latte in the drive-through lane.
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Indoor family activities that will help you read the Bible together!
It is cold, and I want to stay indoors! I dislike hate Winter! That's right; I said the word HATE! ...
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The books I read in 2021!
Hello friends, It has been a while since I have last connected with you. I trust that you are...
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Practical ideas to help Christians minimize consumerism
My eyes sparkled as I examined this beautifully designed purse. I was still thinking about it when the liturgy started and felt guilty pangs for my lack of concentration during liturgy and for the reason of my lack of attention: a Prada bag!
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The Covid reminders we give to children every morning.
The Covid reminders we give to children every morning because their lives depend on them! School has recently...
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6 Strategies to win the homework battles!
War and Peace: How to win the homework battles? The beginning of the end A new school year has started....
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Saint Marina is a powerful intercessor for infertility
My Family plan was traditional and fairy-tale friendly:
Fall in love : check
Get married to the man I love: check
Have my first child by my third wedding anniversary : FAIL
Have my first child by my fourth wedding anniversary: FAIL
Have my first child by my fifth wedding anniversary: FAIL
Have my first child by my sixth wedding anniversary: FAIL
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Helpful ideas to maintain our prayer schedule during vacations
Vacation plans can present their own set of challenges. A consensus among family members has to be reached. Various alliances are formed, treacherous behavior is to be expected, "mom is right, we should go to Europe this year" says the conniving child while winking at his father. Bargains are negotiated, treaties are signed "You may have 3 consecutive Pizza nights preceding and following the vacation should we go to Cuba instead of Disney".
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Guardian Angels Exist! Introducing Angel John and Baby Nano.
Have you ever doubted the existence of Guardian Angels? How about your child? Guardian Angels exist, and they...
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