The past several days have presented me with an opportunity to engage with – and observe – people from all[…]
Read moreLatest Posts
7 Life Lessons in 11 Years of Ministry
11 years ago today I was ordained as a Priest in the Coptic Orthodox Church. For the first 8 years,[…]
Read moreBeing a Disciple of Jesus
“You must be Youssef and Afaf’s son.” Growing up, I heard this all the time. It definitely was not because[…]
Read moreThe Joy of Bearing Fruit
Growing up in the Sorial family, there are two things I came to expect from my father: Church was a[…]
Read moreWhen Tragedy Strikes
It seems like literally every time I look at the news these days, it is covered with horrific images from[…]
Read moreRethinking “Sham el-Nessim”
I wanted to wish all Egyptians a Happy Sham el-Nessim. For those who celebrate it, here are some things to keep in[…]
Read moreGO BIG OR GO HOME! Getting Ready for the New Year
Getting ready for the New Year is always an exciting time. It is a time to reflect on all that[…]
Read moreThe First Christian Convert in Egypt: IMPACTING THE WORLD AROUND US
Andrew, Lydia, and Anianus: What do these three great heroes of faith all have in common? In their own little[…]
Read moreSweaty Sprinkles
After getting home a few days ago from playing basketball, I was dripping in sweat but still wanted to make[…]
Read moreSlow Down to Enjoy What Really Matters
On Monday evening, as a I celebrated my Birthday with family and friends, a good friend asked me what lesson[…]
Read more