We’re in our other home, but it’s unfamiliar. Besides another country, the pace of a giant city is something to get used to. Kids have one pace, they’re feel free to move as they like. I’m edgy and frustrated by them and my failure to speak patiently, my unwillingness to be inconvenienced. I snap […]
Mobility is a Must
Children are constant examples of change. Stagnation is not an option. When they’re young, every day feels new and different. They remind us that we don’t arrive, that change is at the core of life. Growth is what we’re seeking; mobility is a must. It’s an odd thing to be a parent, to paradoxically want […]
When Will I Have a Breakthrough?
Have you ever cried out to God for a breakthrough in an area of your life? Maybe you want to see God heal a relationship, or move you on to the next season of your life. If you are in this place, I have encouragement for you. There isn’t a 3-step plan to get you […]
5 things about your Pastor
October is considered “Pastor Appreciation Month,” but pastors are certainly appreciated year-round. I thought I’d let you in on a few secrets about pastors since I’m married to one and have many friends who are pastors. I have laughed and cried with many of their wives, so I anticipate that some of our experiences may help […]
bless myself
when my daughter began learning her manners, one of the first phrases she picked up was “bless you” and she said it after anyone sneezed. anyone. complete strangers. people on tv commercials. the dog. herself. it was super cute to hear such a heartfelt “bless you” coming from someone so small. and then, when she got to be […]
In a Little While
Since I’ve never personally met my pastor, Todd Wagner, I didn’t expect him to call me out in the middle of the service. It was pretty awkward. He walked up on stage, pointed at me and said, “This is for you, Emily.” He went on to list my home address and shine a spotlight on my chair. […]
Why are we so afraid of the word “writer”?
Why is everyone so afraid to call themselves a writer? It’s a simple definition, if you write you are a writer. But there is this fear, this trepidation over those six letters. It’s as if calling yourself a writer ventures into holiness. There is a reverence and awe amongst our blogging community for the word […]
A Flickering Flame of Light
Much of the time it doesn’t work out this way because this world is so broken and can be so dark, but every once in a while you are allowed to be a part of, or at least catch a glimpse of, something that points toward something more, something bigger, something so sacred that you […]
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