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

The Small Lessons That Open Big Doors

The girl shouted: “I hate you, Mom! You’re always bossing me around! Just leave me alone!” Her father had just pulled into the driveway after a long shift. Sweat on

A Heart That Seeks God

My beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox sister, this is a question we must gently and honestly ask ourselves, not where we appear to be before others, and not only what we say with our lips, but where our heart truly stands before God.

Are You Ready?

My beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox sister, what if today were your final day on earth? What if, before the sun sets, you were to take your last breath? Would your heart

Do Not Let Offense Harden Your Heart

My beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox girl, people will misunderstand you, speak against you, mistreat you, exclude you, and sometimes even hate you without reason. The question is not if offense will