by Emily | Nov 16, 2023 | El Camino de Santiago: A Devotional, James, Joy, Love, Serving
Devotional Day 16 What use is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and...
by Emily | Nov 15, 2023 | El Camino de Santiago: A Devotional, James, Love
Devotional Day 15 If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality you are committing sin and are convicted by the Law as violators. For whoever keeps...
by Emily | Nov 12, 2023 | El Camino de Santiago: A Devotional, James, Love
Devotional Day 12 If anyone thinks of himself to be religious, yet does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their...
by Emily | Jun 29, 2023 | Glory, Kingdom of Heaven, Love, Prayer, Serving
*This blog is based on a recent sermon I gave in Burundi, centered on John 17. I encourage you to read the chapter slowly before reading this blog. John 17 is a unique chapter. It is the only time we get to listen in on an intimate conversation between Jesus and God...
by Emily | Aug 9, 2022 | Glory, Love, Pain, Serving, Trauma
I recently came across some old films from two decades ago. These are not pictures of my family making memories or reminders of my youth. They are images of my brain, MRI films from an era when hard copies were mounted on a lit background for evaluation. 2002 was the...
by Emily | Apr 3, 2021 | Anxiety, Love, Pain, Trauma
Teaching about trauma makes me think about what that day after Christ’s death was like for His followers and family. The emotions of grief, anger, and fear must have been overwhelming. Perhaps they wondered if they too were in danger. Suddenly, the call to “take up...
