In December 1914, Ernest Shackleton and his crew found themselves in a desperate situation as their ship, the Endurance, became trapped in Antarctic ice. For months, they faced bitter cold, dwindling supplies, and the constant threat of death. When their ship finally sank, they were left with nothing but three small lifeboats and their will […]

In 1928, Alexander Fleming was researching influenza when he noticed that mold had contaminated one of his petri dishes. Instead of throwing it away, he observed that the area around the mold was clear, showing the mold had secreted something that inhibited bacterial growth. This accidental contamination led to the discovery of penicillin, the world’s […]

In the depths of winter, as we gather to celebrate the Theophany of our Lord on January 6th, we are not merely marking a date on the calendar – we are participating in a profound testament to standing firm in truth. The Armenian Church’s commitment to celebrating Christ’s birth and baptism on this original date, […]

The parable of the ten minas challenges our natural desire for immediate results. When the master distributed the money, he didn’t give his servants a business plan or timeline – just resources and the command to “Put this money to work.” Like them, we often find ourselves in seasons where we’re working faithfully but seeing […]

In the majestic St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, there exists a remarkable phenomenon known as the whispering gallery. High up in the dome, a whisper spoken against the wall can be heard with crystal clarity on the opposite side, nearly 112 feet away. Yet paradoxically, a shout in the same space might become lost in […]

We live in a quick-fix culture. When relationships fracture, we send a text saying “sorry.” When careers derail, we rush to the next job without reflection. When faith wavers, we grab onto inspirational quotes and move on. We’ve become masters of the band-aid solution, experts at covering wounds without healing them. But Jesus speaks of […]

In medieval Japan, there was a remarkable tradition called Kintsugi – the art of repairing broken pottery with gold. When a valuable ceramic piece broke, artisans would mend it with lacquer dusted with precious metals, highlighting rather than hiding the cracks. The resulting pieces were often considered more beautiful and valuable than the original unbroken […]

Today’s Scripture reading is about the parable of the fig tree planted in the vineyard, as recounted in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 13:1-9). This parable may seem simple at first glance, but it holds profound lessons for our spiritual journey. Consider the fig tree, which is naturally suited to flourish in open fields under […]

Imagine standing on the shore, watching the waves roll in. One after another, they come—constant, endless, powerful. You could never count them all, and yet there’s something hypnotic about the rhythm. But what happens if you try to trap a wave? Grab it, hold it, keep it as your own? It slips through your fingers, […]