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 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

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 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 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