Tending the Garden of our Hearts
Meditations for Orthodox Families
Weekly meditations for families, with Saint’s stories, Scriptures and lessons designed to open up conversation and to enrich the family’s “Little Church.”
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Friday, September 12, 2025
Re-Release: Saints Cosmas and Damian
Elissa and Kristina tell about Saints Cosmas and Damian from Asia Minor. They were brothers and doctors who helped people get well without charging any money.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Re-Release: Bishop Basil Rodzyanko
Bishop Basil had a very interesting obedience — one that you might want to consider too!
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Re-Release: The Holy Myrrhbearers
Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Re-Release: Life of the Theotokos, Part Three
In the final part of their Dormition series on the Life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the details of her passing from earthly life.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Re-Release: Life of the Theotokos, Part Two
In part two of their Dormition Fast series on the life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the role of the Theotokos during the years of her Son's public ministry, and look at what she did and where she went after He ascended to heaven.
Elissa Bjeletich Davis
Kristina Wenger