Desert & City
Ancient Christian wisdom for modern life — from the Coptic Orthodox Church
To share the timeless wisdom of the Coptic Orthodox Church through authentic stories, Scripture,
and practical spiritual practices, reaching seekers, young adults, and all who long for Christ’s peace in the
midst of the city.
Desert & City
Freedom in Christ: I’m the one “lost sheep”
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What does real freedom look like? Not doing anything we want—but being freed from what masters us. Mother Theoliptie explains freedom as cooperation with grace (not raw willpower) and shares counsel she received from the abbess before entering St. Demiana Monastery. Sam shares his journey that pulled him away from the church and how Christ led him back, and the one habit he’s resisting on his journey. We end with a 3‑minute guided practice you can try tonight.
Practice: One‑Habit Fast (7 days) ; Choose one habit to resist with Christ; define your swap; tell one person; start today.
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