Today’s post comes from my internet friend Sarah Torna Roberts, whose writing is honest, raw, and often shows me how to find grace in all the little moments. Her words today are an encouragement for anyone who’s looked for God in the midst of the messiness and business of life. Read more of Sarah’s writing …
Today’s post comes from my friend Bree, who I met on the internet. We’re on opposite sides of the globe, but I’d say we’re kindred spirits in our search for an authentic God and an authentic faith. Bree’s words today are quite beautiful and showcase her poetic voice. To read more of Bree’s work, check out …
I have spent the last several months reading a book called My Bright Abyss by Christian Wiman. If you haven’t heard of him, Christian Wiman is a poet and writer, and was the editor of Poetry magazine for 10 years. That’s big stuff in the poetry world – Poetry magazine is THE place to publish …
I recently told my husband that I don’t want to read the Bible unless I have a commentary beside me. My seminary-educated parents taught me that the best way to read the Bible was to read the original Greek/Hebrew, to understand the context and culture of the time, to be aware of who was writing it, …
On the first and third Mondays of each month, I will be answering readers’ questions about Eastern Orthodoxy. Please ask your questions in the comments, via tweet, or by email (karissa.k.sorrell@gmail.com). Your question will get answered in a future “Ask About Orthodoxy” blog post! *Disclaimer: I am not an Orthodox theologian or expert. I am …
