I grew up, as most of us did, in a school system which emphasized planning. I learned to schedule time for homework assignments, work time,...
Archive for category: Glimpses of Glory
21.032020March 21, 2020
Time in the desert
By Anastasia BartlettIn Glimpses of GloryTags covid 19, desert, liturgy, materialism, orthodox, St Mary of Egypt
Well, I can’t avoid talking about this Covid19 outbreak, especially since it has replaced the weather as the number one topic of choice. So here...
25.122019December 25, 2019
Incarnation
“What child is this who’s laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping?” When I was little and full of Christmas anticipation, this child served...
28.102019October 28, 2019
Living Forgiveness
Twenty years ago, when we entered the Orthodox Christian Church, our children ranged in age from 9 to 16 years of age. One of the...
28.102019October 28, 2019
Is arguing theology worth it?
I’ve spent a lot of time over the years discussing theology and have recently concluded… there is no point. Orthodox means ‘right beliefs’, but right...
28.102019October 28, 2019
Hatred
I do enjoy going to films, I am a Marvel and Star Wars fan, after all. But recently I’ve become more uncomfortable sitting through a...
28.102019October 28, 2019
Transfiguration
By Anastasia BartlettIn Glimpses of GloryTags alternate reality, Kingdom of Heaven, Matrix, transfiguration
I enjoyed the film The Matrix (the original not the sequels). The concept that reality is not what we think it is appeals to me....
28.102019October 28, 2019
Perfection
All my life, I’ve been pushed towards perfection, to be the perfect daughter, the perfect wife, the perfect mother. I see articles about creating the...
28.102019October 28, 2019
Stewardship
Back when I was single and had only myself to worry about, I was introduced to a fuller understanding of stewardship. I had always equated...
28.062019June 28, 2019
Christ Crucified
I’ve often heard the phrase, ‘when life gets back to normal’. I’ve said it myself over the years. After a move, or some major change,...