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 Today I’m sharing a story of someone in my life that I have gone to for wisdom. I would like to hear your stories too! Tell me about the wise people in your life, the ones... Read More

Today marks the seventh and last guest post in guest blog series on the seven practices I write about in my new book, Putting Joy into Practice: Seven Ways to Lift Your Spirit from the Early Church, published by Paraclete Press and released... Read More

Today I’m thrilled to share the sixth guest post in my guest blog series on the seven practices I write about in my new book, Putting Joy into Practice: Seven Ways to Lift Your Spirit from the Early Church, published... Read More

By Phoebe Farag Mikhail Read to the end to learn more about how to win a signed giveaway copy of Invited by Leslie Verner! If you’ve read my book or this blog, you’ll note that I’ve been sharing a lot... Read More

Today I’m thrilled to share the fifth guest post in my guest blog series on the seven practices I write about in my new book, Putting Joy into Practice: Seven Ways to Lift Your Spirit from the Early Church, published... Read More

Being in Community readers will remember a fundraiser earlier this year to support my friend Eyvette Hanna’s Broad Street Run to fight cancer with the Team CMMD Foundation. You all came together and helped Eyvette exceed her fundraising goal. After... Read More

Today I’m happy to share the third guest post in my guest blog series on the seven practices I write about in my new book, Putting Joy into Practice: Seven Ways to Lift Your Spirit from the Early Church, published by Paraclete... Read More

Today I’m happy to share the second guest post in my guest blog series on the seven practices I write about in my new book, Putting Joy into Practice: Seven Ways to Lift Your Spirit from the Early Church, published... Read More

by Phoebe Farag Mikhail Today on Mother’s Day, I will joyfully celebrate my mother and mother in law, two blessed women of faith, models of diligence in prayer, and fountains of love for their families. I will look to their... Read More