Today I am thrilled to share this engaging and enlightening video conversation between Allison Backous Troy, writer and vlogger at The Shared World, and Summer Kinard, author and blogger at Words in Season, about Summer’s newly published book, Of Such... Read More

By Phoebe Farag Mikhail Lent has begun, and with it less time spent feeding our bodies and more time feeding our souls. This year I have a wonderful Lent book list that I’m so excited to share with you. If... Read More

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 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 Historically, Egyptian Christians never celebrated Advent with evergreen trees – they don’t really grow in Egypt. So, growing up even here in the US, Christmas trees didn’t feature much in our family Christmas traditions. What did... Read More

A Living Encouragement I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to see the non-profit Seeds for Hope grow from a stirring in my friend Nadia Kist’s heart after we visited Kenya together in 1999 to the deeply impactful non-profit it is... 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