We all get bored from time to time , especially during this quarantine which we are in but it matters how you use your time especially spiritually. The definition of the word bored is “feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity”, we use this word on a daily basis when we don’t have things …
Boredom
Throughout this pandemic and lock down, the youth will share their opinions on how boredom can be dangerous, or it can be a tool for improvement. Enjoy! Boredom, the devil’s playgroundThe devil is always attempting to take us away from God, and although we always try our best to not fall in his ways, sometimes we do. When I was …
The True Meaning of Easter
As the joyous time of Easter is approaching, it is important to remind ourselves of what does Easter truly mean for us as believers? For many people, Easter is a time where we go to church and celebrate the Lord’s resurrection from the dead, but that is not all there is to it. Easter celebrates our salvation from the bondage …
Jonah the Prophet
Jonah was a prophet in the old testament during the time of Elijah the prophet. It is commonly said that Jonah was “the son of a woman whom Elijah had raised from the dead ” (Synaxarium). Throughout his life, Jonah followed Elijah and was also blessed with the gift of prophesying. One day, Jonah was approached by God who told …
The Purpose/Role of the Church
What is God’s will for my life? What does he want me to do to be a better person? You’ve probably asked this question many times before, or even thought it. As believers, we all want to know the answer. The role of the church in our everyday lives is to bring us closer to God and keep us away …
Why did God create people knowing they will end up in hell?
In the beginning of the chapter it states that God is all-powerful and all-knowing but it also states that we should believe in God’s plans for us. There are many things God knows more than us because God’s mind is infinite (time, space, and matter are unlimited). As humans, we try to rationalize and try to understand His reasons for …
Keeping Yourself Pure
Purity, is it something that is a high priority for me? The term purity is often used today in relation to physical struggles, but it can also refer to purity of the thoughts or words. Today, we will focus on purity in terms of the physical struggle. In Matthew 5:8 the bible tells us, “Blessed are the pure in heart, …
The Difficulties of Acting Christian in Today’s Society and What to do
In today’s society, there are many acts and behaviours that have been normalized by the media and the people around us. We see some of our favourite celebrities and athletes drinking, swearing, smoking and anything immoral you can think of. The media shows us this and tells us that it’s ok that they are doing those things, as it is …
Trusting God with our Future
“Inshallah”. Growing up in a Coptic community and knowing very little Arabic, this is one of the few words I’ve picked up. Sometimes it’s just a magical word our parents use instead of saying “no”. Me: “Can I go to the movies tomorrow? Aladdin just came out!” Mom: “Inshallah.” Me: “Dad can you sign me up for summer camp? Forms …
The Meaning of our Coptic Cross Tattoo
Coptic Christians are the closest direct descendants of Ancient Egypt. The Coptic language that we use today was derived from Hieroglyphics, to Hieratic, to Demotic then finally, into Coptic. The early Church suffered persecution under the Roman Empire and this persecution continued under Islamic rule. The Arabic language then gradually replaced Coptic as Egypt’s national language after the Muslim conquests. …