In a forest, a pregnant deer is about to give birth.She finds a remote grass field near a strong-flowing river.This seems a safe place.Suddenly labor
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Honoring Our Kahenat/Priest – PART 1
Revere the Lord with your whole being, and honor his priests – The Book of Sirach 7:29 In the Tewahedo Orthodox Church, Priesthood is an
Broken Chalk
There was a professor of philosophy who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary goal for one required class was to spend the entire semester
Iron Cross
Early in the nineteenth century, the King of Prussia, Frederick William III, found his nation in great trouble. He had been attempting to bring prosperity
Building Your House
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life
I am not ready to die
I hope this adds a little laughter or at least a smile to your day…Enjoy! Death came to a guy and said,”My friend today is
“The evil you do, remains with you! The good you do, comes back to you!”
The following is a wonderful story, which shows the basic dynamics of good and evil. Enjoy! A woman enjoyed the practice of baking bread for members
Offering
One Sunday, in church, a little girl sitting alone watched as the offering plate was being passed around. The little girl knew she had to
A Lesson From Potatoes
One of my teachers had each one of us bring a clear plastic bag and a sack of potatoes. For every person we’d refuse to
Meet the Girl Who Defeated the Devil | St. Marina
Saint Marina came from a wealthy family of pagans in the city of Antioch of Pisidia (southern Asia Minor). She was raised with no knowledge
A Mezemran Girl
In the Tewahedo Orthodox Church, a mezemran is an honorable name given to a girl who attends church on regular basis and participates in mezmur
If Jesus came to your house
If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two – If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do. Oh, I know
FAST OF JONAH 2020
From Monday, February 10 through Wednesday February 12, the Tewahedo Orthodox Church observes Tsome Nenawe (Jonah’s Fast). It is a consecutive three-day fast, commemorating the
Expect A Miracle
“When Prayer becomes your habit, miracles become your lifestyle. Never give up on Prayer, no matter what comes your way!” Wherever I go, I carry
Helpless love hi
Once upon a time all feelings and emotions went to a coastal island for a vacation. According to their nature, each was having a good
Pencil and Eraser Story
One day, a pencil and an eraser were having a conversation about each other’s job. Both of them were praising each other for their hard
The Greatest Thing We Can Do is Pray!
We live in a time where people have no shame at all in saying prayer and fasting is not enough. As a result they are
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A Pebble and a Beautiful Girl
Many years ago a farmer in London had the misfortune to owe a huge sum to a money lender. The Money lender, who was old
Miracles In The Bible
I hope this adds a little laughter or at least a smile to your day…Enjoy! A new Christian was very interestedly reading the Bible while
One Solitary Life
Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in an obscure village. He
The Sin of Lying
A priest told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you
Have you talked to God today?
As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking
Should Hypocrisy Deter You From Going to Church?
Oh, how I love our Tewahedo Orthodox Church. From the beautiful liturgical Zema (Chant), that are said by our Priests. To the beautiful aroma of
It’s Sad…
It’s sad how simple it is for people to trash God, and then wonder why the world’s going to hell. It’s sad how we believe
PROUD TO BE A TEWAHEDO ORTHODOX GIRL – Part 6
A couple days before our Orthodox Christmas, I kept thinking how I would tell my parents the news about Deacon Hermon and I. I am very
36 WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS
“Stress makes you believe that everything has to happen right now. Faith assures you that everything will happen in God’s timing.” Pray. Go to bed
DO YOU BELIEVE IN GOD?
“The eye has not seen, and the ear has not heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man, what things God has prepared
Are You Making Time for God?
I knelt to pray but not for long; I had too much to do. I had to hurry and get to work For bills would
The Cookie Thief
A woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shops,
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