By Phoebe Farag Mikhail Collaboration was my word of the year for 2019, and collaborate is what we did. Being in Community has grown and accomplished so much last year, it took me a month into 2020 to put this... Read More

by Phoebe Farag Mikhail Every year, I choose one book that embodies the focus of this blog, building stronger communities by strengthening authentic relationships. Yes, I am aware it’s 2020, but 2019 was so busy and eventful (more on that... Read More

By Phoebe Farag Mikhail Wars and proxy wars. Impeachment and presidential debates. I wonder, sometimes, what I will say when my grandchildren (God willing) ask me what I was doing during these world-changing, historic events. In fact, that thought came... Read More

By Phoebe Farag Mikhail With a new year comes fresh starts, setting goals, and resolutions. To make these happen we need tools – and what better tool than a good book! My book list below includes a new book about... Read More

By Phoebe Farag Mikhail Many Western Christians and some Orthodox Christians have already begun their Advent Fast in preparation for the Nativity. This week, Orthodox Christians on the Julian Calendar (or the “old calendar”) will start our Advent Fast. Like... Read More

by Phoebe Farag Mikhail Yes, I know it’s not yet Thanksgiving, and no, I don’t have my Christmas decorations up yet. However, I’m also a planner, and lots of the items I’m sharing today need plenty of time to ship.... Read More

Today I’m happy to share a guest blog post from Nicole M. Roccas, author of the newly released and incredibly important book, Under the Laurel Tree: Grieving Infertility with Saints Joachim and Anna. For all of us who long to... Read More

by Phoebe Farag Mikhail I’ve been asked, on more than one occasion, if someone experiencing depression can just read my book about joy and feel better—in other words, just read my book rather than see a therapist or take medication.... Read More

By Phoebe Farag Mikhail Subscribe to my email newsletter and then comment below indicating which book you are interested in to win a copy of either The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in an Age of Distraction... Read More

By Phoebe Farag Mikhail Subscribe to my email newsletter and then comment below about your #happierlaborday to win a copy of either Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin or No Hard Feelings by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy!... Read More