Maria Samuel
How 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...
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Maria Samuel
- Oct 10, 2020
- 1 min
By Your Birth
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...
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Maria Samuel
- Oct 10, 2020
- 1 min
Friendship
Always present in memory and thought A friendship everlasting and often sought Memories of hardship and tribulation But more of...
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Maria Samuel
- Oct 10, 2020
- 1 min
Within
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...
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Maria Samuel
- Aug 20, 2020
- 9 min
The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis
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....
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Maria Samuel
- Jul 12, 2020
- 4 min
The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He doesn’t Exist: By Craig Groeschel
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...
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Maria Samuel
- Jul 4, 2020
- 5 min
The Way of a Pilgrim: Translated by Helen Bacovcin
I once attended a Coptic Orthodox conference on prayer and was first introduced to this book then. Questions, including what it means to...
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Maria Samuel
- Jun 20, 2020
- 2 min
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
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...
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Maria Samuel
- Jun 18, 2020
- 2 min
Proverbs 31 Woman
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,...
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Maria Samuel
- Jun 14, 2020
- 6 min
International Solo Travel - From A Female’s Perspective
Travel has always piqued my interest, although I had been reluctant to travel on my own internationally. My brother is an avid learner...
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Maria Samuel
- Jun 13, 2020
- 2 min
Growing up Egyptian
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...
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Maria Samuel
- Jun 13, 2020
- 2 min
Independent Living
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...
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Maria Samuel
- Jun 13, 2020
- 2 min
When Heaven is Silent: Trusting God when Life Hurts
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...
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Maria Samuel
- Jun 13, 2020
- 3 min
Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone
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,...
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