This Akathist is beautifully written. It has and will help all of us who have need of her help on so many levels. Father Lawerence has helped us to enter into a deeply prayerful relationship with Blessed Mat. Olga. Glory to God who is wonderful in His Saints.

This is such a wonderful way for the entire family to prepare for Christmas!! My kids are 8, 11 and 13. Even the moody teen Reminds us daily to complete our reading.

Exactly what I hoped for!

Beautiful, simple, prayerful

I asked for the "ancient paths" and God has put this in my hands. Excited to take this journey.

This has been a wonderful devotion! It’s short, applicable to everyday life, and filled with biblical truth.

I loved everything in my bundle I recently purchased. Everything was packaged well and in excellent condition. I am not Orthodox. I am a former member of the Mormon religion. These items helped me to learn more about the Orthodox faith. Thank you very much.

This Bible feels wonderful. I have the hardback version that has seen daily use and this soft cover seems a bit more suited for that type of heavy reliance. The shipping was quick and the quality of the product is top notch. It is exactly as I expected. God bless.

—kevin z

It is very detailed and sturdy. It is heavy and needs a strong branch to hang on a tree. We placed it on our altar instead. But we LOVE IT!

This is absolutely beautiful. I love it!!

Beautiful cards with prompt delivery. As I recall the price was competitive. Christ is born! Glorify Him!

I learned a lot about what keeps people stuck in their lives. The steps to move past what’s holding us back are simple and practical. I really appreciate this topic being covered and thoroughly enjoyed the retreat!

Beautiful and good quality

Very beautiful and Christian.

Very good breakfast blend.

A Sacred Beginning: Nurturing Your Body, Mind & Soul During Baby’s First Forty Days by Sarah Brangwynne and Sasha Rose Oxnard is a one-of-a-kind comprehensive book intended for new mothers. I was originally skeptical, worried that it would impose a whole slew of pat prescriptions for the post-partum period. My fears were totally unfounded. The more I listened, the more my apprehension dissipated. Here were two mothers presenting a detailed road map, with each day scrupulously thorough in all the different angles and perspectives. Each day had points to ponder. Occasionally there was medical advice. There were practical tips, theological concerns, exercises. I have honestly never read a book for the post-partum period that covered everything from common feeding concerns to making a connection with the Ladder of Divine Ascent and our path to holiness!
The post-partum period is hard and perhaps it is harder still because in this day and age there is very little meaning ascribed to this period. It is hard for the average new mother to manage all her emotions, physical needs, spiritual needs, relationship needs, etc etc etc. By providing a broad framework for each day of the post-partum period, the authors are laying out a rich roadmap for new mothers to consider. The authors have tried to sincerely address each topic from as wide a range of perspectives as possible. And most importantly they also leave room for our own individual experience and concerns. You really don’t feel as if you need to follow a one-right-way method for the post-partum period. Rather you are imbued with a sense of purpose and inspiration. It really makes me wish this book was around when I was having my babies!

Oh boy. Prepare for your mind to melt as you may, like me, have to unlearn 50% of what you learned in Sunday School. Fr. Stephen packs a LOT into this little book, the audio being only about 4 hours if you get that version. (There are few footnotes, so it’s pretty smooth listening.)

There was a time in my life where I didn’t want to follow the God of the Old Testament. But the more I learn, the more I realize I had it all backward. God Himself isn’t violent; but He does react to our violence (at least, that’s how my simple mind understands it at this moment). And we’ve misunderstood and misinterpreted a lot along the way. This book shows us, from Scripture itself, where we have gone wrong.

The only real flaw with this book is that it’s too short! But, Father Stephen shares his wealth of knowledge in other books and other avenues, and my understanding of this book was made even better by consuming some of his other content. That’s not to say the book doesn’t stand on its own, but it will have you seeking more information!

We have really enjoyed this book. The pictures are really beautiful and the story is cute. Having dyslexia myself it was a little hard for me to read with the rhymes. However when my husband read to our children and I listen I really liked the story behind it... Our 6 year old could relate about being worried to tell mom/dad something he knew would make us sad or mad but that it is ok and important to share and God will guide us...thank you AF.

Very Nice. But it had a 14 envelopes for 15 cards. Thanks.

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