The Triumph of Orthodoxy

The above photo is of a group of children holding icons at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago. Click…

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Traditions, Stories, Images: What Makes Us Orthodox?

Women of St. John Orthodox Church Fall Retreat The Women of my parish, St. John Orthodox Church in Memphis, were…

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To the Heart That Loves, All is Well

About the Author A couple of years ago the women of my parish, St. John Orthodox Church in Memphis, were…

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Paying It Forward

But First, A Look Back: Writing Workshops On my journey to publishing six books, as well as essays in four…

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Holiday Sadness

If you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, you probably think I am perpetually busy, productive, energetic, and happy.…

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