by Emily | Aug 5, 2019 | Kingdom of Heaven, Love, Serving
The Exhausted Pastor Michael was a pastor of a large congregation, who had seen God work in many ways. One day, another pastor, James, whom he’d known for several years came to visit. He heard the stories of all God had been doing and was very impressed, praising God...
by Emily | Jan 26, 2019 | Anxiety, Freedom, Love, Prayer, Serving
The trail started out very clearly trodden, even though blanketed with a recent layer of leaves. Every so often a white, spray-painted mark on a tree would confirm that we were still on track, even after climbing over tree trunks that lay across the path and sloshing...
by Emily | Dec 23, 2018 | Love, Pain
It was the second week of December, with the weather in northern California cool enough to warrant a hat and coat when standing outside, conversing with those who walked toward our door. Most were attracted by the sign that offered restrooms, coffee, and a listening...
by Emily | Nov 21, 2018 | Love, Prayer, Thanksgiving
It was my fifth time in Nigeria. The electricity was out, as usual. A water heater had been installed, but its reliance on electricity made the availability of a hot shower unpredictable. Fortunately, in July there were plenty of monsoons to fill up the water tanks,... by Emily | Mar 27, 2018 | Freedom, Love, Pain
by Emily | Dec 11, 2016 | Freedom, Love, Pain, Persecution, Prayer
I recently returned from visiting multiple countries in the Middle East, where I heard stories from individuals, visited refugee/IDP camps, and met with leaders of various ministries, NGOs, and camps in Northern Iraq. Churches and organizations in Lebanon and Jordan...
