Forgive Them Anyway

My beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox sister, holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to suffer. The truth is, unforgiveness hurts the one who carries it the most.

WHAT DOES HAPPINESS REALLY MEAN?

A famous Turkish poet once asked his painter friend to create a picture of “happiness.” The painter painted a poor family sleeping peacefully together on an old, creaking bed. One

Almost Obedient Is Still Disobedient

My beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox sister, one of the most spiritually dangerous places to remain is almost there. Almost obedient.Almost surrendered.Almost committed.Almost willing to follow God’s will. But partial obedience is

The Righteous Abune Teklehaymanot

“The righteous shall surround me” (Psalm 142:7) Creatures of God who are amazingly created by the magnificence of Glory of the Almighty, are which reveal His marvelous work.  Men are

Pray First

My beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox sister, whenever I go to my spiritual father with a heavy heart, carrying worries, questions, or struggles, his answer is always the same: “Pray.” Not because

Do Not Lose Hope in Your Suffering

My beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox sister, how many times have you prayed for God to take away the pain you are carrying? How many times have you asked, “Lord, why am