MY MOMMY WILL LIVE . . .

As we approach the close of the 2017 Eastertide season — a 40-day time of newness — a new death and new life that is only found in the belief of our resurrected Jesus Christ, I find a new hope. Death surrounded me when my Mom left this earth to begin...

You’ve Got a Friend

Many of us know the famous song by James Taylor, “You’ve got a friend.” The words are based on the basic tenets of friendship — a friend will be there for the other person when they are in need and that a friend is one that can count on your support....

Badarak Unplugged

Do you remember MTV Unplugged? It started in the 1980’s and still continues today. Musicians and bands perform some of their songs without electrical or synthesized amplification. Songs are just played with a piano or acoustic guitar — simple, but refreshing. I...

What Does This Time of Year Mean to You?

Yesterday, as I was out and about between visitations and finishing projects at church, I overheard someone say, “This time of the year means nothing to me, I can’t wait for Christmas to be over.” Could that be possible? Was I hearing this correctly?...

Finding Hope in Unexpected Places

Every single time, when I leave my child’s band or chorus concert, I ​have the same feeling inside — it is of Hope and Peace. These feelings are hard to describe. Most concerts, I am moved to tears when I listen to the music they have created, and...

This Sunday

The Armenian Church invites you THIS Sunday (and every Sunday) to participate in the Divine Liturgy. The liturgy highlights the breaking of bread in the Body and Blood of Christ. It’s an opportunity to commune together in Jesus Christ through the Holy Chalice....