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 | Oct 21, 2014 | Glory, Kingdom of Heaven, The Beatitudes
We’ve started talking about the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus begins his longest recorded sermon by diving right in to descriptions of people found in that kingdom (poor in spirit, mourning, meek, merciful, etc.), which sound much more like people on this earth than those... by Emily | Oct 13, 2014 | Glory, Kingdom of Heaven
by Emily | Oct 13, 2014 | Glory, Kingdom of Heaven
When you hear the word “heaven,” what comes to mind? It seems in today’s culture we have created a general association with dazzling light above the clouds, perhaps with a stairway leading to it, a gate at its entrance, and/or some angels playing harps. While some... by Emily | Aug 11, 2014 | Glory
Last night I couldn’t sleep. I walked outside at 3am, the only time of day when the Arizona desert summer is not roasting hot. It was surprisingly well lit, not with any artificial lights, but with the brightness of the half-moon shining down. The moon is one of the...