Live Orthodoxy

Giving Thanks

We Orthodox are a thankful bunch; we give thanks to God when we wake in the morning and before we go to sleep, during our hours of…

Sharing the Faith

I like to consider myself an amateur Orthodox apologist focusing on modern religious movements — amateur being the operative…

This I Believe — Creeds in Christianity

TL:DR- Doctrine matters. It’s not possible to truly be one with diverse teachings. This is…

Welcome to Parenthood

I’ve been jotting down notes periodically about our new life with Ellie and am now starting to take those random notes…

“Mary Did You Know?“

It’s Just a Christmas Song

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Christmas is an exciting time and it is so easy to lose focus on why we’re celebrating.

The Feast of Pentecost

It’s interesting for me to look at the world around me as we approach the Great Feasts and note how so few people I…

Is Cremation a Good Option?

Before I begin, I fully acknowledge that something like cremation may not seem to be a big theological issue —…

The Journey Begins

We’re adopting!