by Emily | Nov 27, 2014 | Freedom, Love, Prayer
There is something special about Thanksgiving: It is a holiday reminding us of something to do, not only on one day but throughout the year. It is like other holidays in that it is based on the remembrance of an earlier event, but the name itself is based on an... by Emily | Nov 14, 2014 | Glory, Kingdom of Heaven, Pain, Prayer, The Beatitudes
When reading the Beatitudes, the descriptions of those being blessed often seem lofty (I know my focus is not always on righteousness) or unpalatable (whose goal is it to be meek and mourning?). We all know that no one is perfect, so the next statement appears out of... by Emily | Nov 10, 2014 | Freedom, Kingdom of Heaven, Love, The Beatitudes
Have you noticed the cyclical patterns of relationships? It can go two directions: When one person demeans another, the recipient will often react negatively and hurtfully, giving more grounds for hard feelings, a pattern of conflict gradually escalating as the lists...