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Love Your Neighbor (don’t assume he’s an enemy)

ByEmily July 23, 2015November 21, 2023

The day I arrived in the city two bombs went off, one by a restaurant and the other by a mosque; over 40 people were killed. It did nothing to deter the training of “frontline workers” whose ministry was in thick of persecution and unrest; in fact, it was barely mentioned. Instead, we spent the…

Love | Pain | Prayer | The Beatitudes

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

ByEmily October 27, 2014November 21, 2023

We’ve been exploring what it means to be part of the Kingdom of Heaven on earth, starting with Jesus’ descriptions of its citizens, including those who are “poor in spirit.” He goes on to say: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This one hits close to home for the many who…

El Camino de Santiago: A Devotional | James | Joy | Pain | Prayer

El Camino Reflections: Conversations with God

ByEmily November 29, 2023November 28, 2023

Devotional Day 29 Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? The he must call the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of…

Love | Pain | Prayer

Offering Comfort: 4 Ways to Show Genuine Empathy

ByEmily October 30, 2014November 21, 2023

There are many times when someone we know is struggling with pain, loss, or grief, and we want to show some kind of comfort or support. But good intentions don’t always become helpful outcomes, and at times a well-meaning word can actually be quite painful. For several years I was dealing with the symptoms and…

Freedom | Kingdom of Heaven | Love | The Beatitudes

Blessed Are the Merciful: 3 Ways to Show Mercy

ByEmily November 10, 2014November 21, 2023

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 of wrongs grow longer. One the other hand, a display of kindness can spark…

El Camino de Santiago: A Devotional | James | Joy | Pain | Thanksgiving

El Camino: Balugães to Ponte de Lima

ByEmily November 8, 2023November 21, 2023

Devotional Day 8 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. No one is to say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by…

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