For a while, I have struggled with the attainment of inner peace. This has not always been a challenge for me for I can recall memories...

By Your birth did Thou save The love that Thou gave The sacrifice which was made May it never ever fade From this world of deceit Lest we...

Always present in memory and thought A friendship everlasting and often sought Memories of hardship and tribulation But more of...

Within It lies still To flourish And nourish The soul In peace and in war The key to salvation To many a nation The light of truth In...

Preface: this is a long post, but I hope that you will enjoy it. It is not merely a book review, but also involves a personal reflection....

My friend recently recommended this book and, judging by the title alone, I was compelled to read it. I will venture to say that it is...

I once attended a Coptic Orthodox conference on prayer and was first introduced to this book then. Questions, including what it means to...

If you have not had a chance to read this book, I highly recommend it (it’s also a movie called “Just Mercy” starring Jamie Foxx and...

I am hoping that this entry may open up pathways of conversation. My prior posts have painted a picture of me as an independent female,...

Travel has always piqued my interest, although I had been reluctant to travel on my own internationally. My brother is an avid learner...

I was born in Egypt and and my family immigrated to the United States when I was at a young age. As with any new experience, I grew up...

While I am very close to my family, I did not let that define or limit my opportunities for self exploration and goal attainment. After...

I recently read this book by Ronald Dunn. One of the first remarks he makes is that our struggle is not with the Devil himself, but...

In a previous post, I spoke about transitioning to life in the Big Apple and the struggles I faced living on my own. That was, by far,...