A Taste of Heaven - Living to Glorify God

Humble Leadership (Part 1)

ByEmily August 5, 2019November 21, 2023

Humility is the antithesis of worldly politics, where it is all about proving one’s strength, demanding respect, and elevating oneself above rivals.

Kingdom of Heaven | The Beatitudes

Blessed are the Meek

ByEmily October 21, 2014November 21, 2023

As we read through the Beatitudes (so far covering the poor in spirit and those who mourn), we encounter a word I don’t hear very often in daily conversation: Meek. Jesus used this word, also translated at gentle or humble, to draw a fairly strong conclusion: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the…

Anxiety | Kingdom of Heaven | Prayer

Trusting God’s Supply (The Perfect Prayer: Part 2)

ByEmily August 7, 2015November 21, 2023

Jesus started His “sample” prayer with centering on God, both in His holiness and His grace to accept us as children. He then shifts to the practical, where we often find at the forefront of our thoughts. The God of Provision Jesus continued (Matthew 6:11): “Give us this day our daily bread.” In many ways…

Kingdom of Heaven | Love | The Beatitudes

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

ByEmily October 27, 2014November 21, 2023

I just read in the news that between 1990 and 2014 the percentage of people going hungry in this world has dropped from 18.7% of the total population to 11.3%. An incredible global effort has been reaching out to those who hunger and thirst, because of the fundamental nature of these needs. While this pattern…

Kingdom of Heaven | Prayer

The Perfect Prayer (Part 1)

ByEmily May 22, 2015November 21, 2023

There are a wide range of prayerful traditions, and a great deal of value in everything including liturgy, psalms, intercession, and so much more. Having seen God at work in many difference prayerful contexts, I find it hard to say the there is a “best” way to pray. Yet Jesus’ disciples asked how to pray,…

Faith or Foolishness

ByEmily December 28, 2017November 21, 2023

Part 1: March 2017 It seemed like an awesome opportunity! I had connected with a non-profit organization working in Iraq and they expressed interest in bringing me out there to provide trauma training. Since I was already planning to go in the summer to Africa, I suggested coming “on the way.” But the heat of…

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