Juliana’s Journey

Juliana’s story illustrates how ready many college students are to closely examine both their faith and their educational experiences with other cultures and traditions.

Terri’s Journey

In today’s Journey to Orthodoxy, we learn how an unexpected encounter with a beautiful icon makes a huge impact on Terri in the midst of her search for Truth.

Justin’s Journey

In this beautiful story, Justin shares about his and his parents’ search for Truth. It also reminds us of God’s Providence in directing our lives, and shows us the impact of simple, loving gestures. Enjoy!

Sophie’s Journey

Before the local Greek Festival in summer 2011, my only exposure to the Orthodox Church was from watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding. My mom had become Protestant in her teens, and my dad was raised Roman Catholic but converted to Protestantism in college. They had raised my three sisters… Read more »

Deborah’s Journey to Orthodoxy

A few years ago I realized that I was having trouble seeing. I went to the doctor and found out that I needed surgery. I felt as if he had hit me across the midsection with a baseball bat. I immediately knew I was in trouble. I couldn’t handle the… Read more »

Lisa’s Journey to Orthodoxy

A few years ago, a good friend invited me to a girls’ weekend in Portland, Oregon. Since I live in a rural area, it was a much-anticipated opportunity to visit a few shops and restaurants and catch up with my friend over lots of steaming coffee. I was looking forward… Read more »

Is it real or did you make it up?

Eight years ago, I was done with church. My “seeker-friendly” evangelical congregation had devolved into a hip, vaguely spiritual coffeeshop; the cross that hung in the sanctuary had been taken down for being “too religious.” The Presbyterian church down the street, with its accompanying symphony, felt majestic but cold. The… Read more »