He is Risen! - Living to Glorify God

Feel Free to Grieve

ByEmily March 27, 2018November 21, 2023

Trusting God When Plans Change

ByEmily April 20, 2024April 20, 2024

Traveling to Chile I was excited about going to Chile, the country where I was born and lived the first eight years of my life. My last visit was after the massive earthquake in 2010. My focus then was providing psychological first aid in a town that had literally crumbled. There, 90% of the adobe…

Glory | Kingdom of Heaven

The True Nativity Scene: No Hotel in Sight

ByEmily December 12, 2014November 26, 2023

Over the years I have witnessed and participated in a variety of Christmas pageants (I made a good furry sheep) and have seen plenty of Nativity crèches, from tiny wooden ornaments to “live” representations. I largely accepted the scenes as moderately accurate. I eventually learned that despite the common appearance of three Magi in the…

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Freedom and Slavery

ByEmily July 5, 2014November 21, 2023

It’s July 5th, the day after the US celebration of “Independence Day.” The remembrance of bold steps taken and battles fought to be free from British authority is in many ways inspiring. We often forget to appreciate the freedom here: freedom to live by our own values, to make our own choices, to follow our…

Anxiety | Freedom | Pain | Prayer | Trauma

Perspective: The Big Picture and the Beautiful Details

ByEmily April 2, 2020November 21, 2023

Recently, my husband and I took a hike near Joshua Tree National Park, intentionally staying away from the popular trails to make “social distancing” easier. Indeed, we encountered no one else along the way, and felt safe from any COVID-19 contamination. The downside of avoiding trails is that the terrain is not well-worn and rocks…

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Finding Unity in Love

ByEmily June 29, 2023November 21, 2023

*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 the Father. The…

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Denise Beckhart says:
April 4, 2021 at 1:54 pm
He is risen indeed!
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1. Emily says:
  April 5, 2021 at 2:48 pm
  I hope you had a blessed Easter, Denise!
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