Maria SamuelFeb 21, 20213 minHow Do I Find Peace in an Unpeaceful World?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...
Maria SamuelOct 11, 20201 minBy Your BirthBy 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...
Maria SamuelOct 11, 20201 minFriendshipAlways present in memory and thought A friendship everlasting and often sought Memories of hardship and tribulation But more of...
Maria SamuelOct 11, 20201 minWithinWithin 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...
Maria SamuelAug 20, 20209 minThe Problem of Pain by C.S. LewisPreface: 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....
Maria SamuelJul 13, 20204 minThe Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He doesn’t Exist: By Craig GroeschelMy 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...
Maria SamuelJul 5, 20205 minThe Way of a Pilgrim: Translated by Helen BacovcinI once attended a Coptic Orthodox conference on prayer and was first introduced to this book then. Questions, including what it means to...
Maria SamuelJun 21, 20202 minJust Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan StevensonIf 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...
Maria SamuelJun 19, 20202 minProverbs 31 WomanI am hoping that this entry may open up pathways of conversation. My prior posts have painted a picture of me as an independent female,...
Maria SamuelJun 14, 20206 minInternational Solo Travel - From A Female’s PerspectiveTravel has always piqued my interest, although I had been reluctant to travel on my own internationally. My brother is an avid learner...
Maria SamuelJun 13, 20202 minGrowing up EgyptianI 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...
Maria SamuelJun 13, 20202 minIndependent LivingWhile I am very close to my family, I did not let that define or limit my opportunities for self exploration and goal attainment. After...
Maria SamuelJun 13, 20202 minWhen Heaven is Silent: Trusting God when Life HurtsI 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...
Maria SamuelJun 13, 20203 minStepping Outside My Comfort ZoneIn 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,...