Small Steps, Strong Faith

My beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox sister, when life feels heavy and everything seems to be going wrong, take heart. Remember: even a tortoise can win the race as long as it

As You Begin a New School Year…

My beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox sister, as you begin a new school year, whether you’re stepping into high school for the first time or returning once again… whether you’re walking through

A Sliver of Hope

I had just completed my first year of university and had finished writing my final exam. As I left campus and began the familiar drive to my parents’ house, I

Tewahedo Orthodox Girl | Made To Rise

My Beautiful Tewahedo Orthodox Sister,No matter how many times life knocks you down…No matter the challenges you face…No matter how fierce the storm…No matter how heavy the burden…No matter how

Faith Like St. Mary/Kidist Mariam

Imagine what our Holy Mother, our blessed mother St. Mary (Kidist Mariam), must have endured on that Saturday. All she knew was that her beloved Son—her miraculous, virgin-born child—had been

Yet Jesus Still Washed Their Feet

In the Gospel of John, chapter 13 verse 4-5 it says: “He rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself… He began to wash