When you become a Christian, you are told that “God has a plan for your life” and “Jesus died on the cross for your sins” and “You will go to heaven when you die.” But you aren’t told where all that doctrine came from. Well, other than the pat phrase, “Yes, it’s all there. Right […]
English Books (!) & St. Mikhayil’s Monastery
It’s overcast all day, which is perfect, because it makes the best walking weather. While Dan writes in the morning, I grab my iPod (because as you already know, I’ve run out of all reading material!) and scroll through my podcast archives. I love Krista Tippett’s Speaking of Faith, and although I don’t actually catch […]
Academic Botanical Gardens & St. Vladimir’s Cathedral
Truly, each and every day we don’t expect something (in reference to adoption news), it’s a good day. Today, I am thankful for a best friend in my husband. Today, I am thankful that we are safe from harm (or maybe that’s because I am blissfully unaware of the city’s dangers). Today, I am thankful […]