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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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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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When Things Go Wrong

ByEmily May 7, 2018November 21, 2023

The steep road was the kind where those who get car sick (me) have to avoid looking out the window. We were not quite sure of our exact destination (attempts to contact a local pastor had not yet been successful) as we headed up a mountain in the center of the island of Puerto Rico,…

Freedom | Serving

Being a Single Servant, and Still Smiling

ByEmily August 23, 2017November 21, 2023

“We are praying you will get married.” I couldn’t help but inwardly chuckle at the sincere promise from my students, all married Nigerian pastors, at the end of my time teaching in their seminary. I wasn’t quite sure how that would match their second promise to pray for my return, next time to live there…

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El Camino: Redondela to Pontevedra

ByEmily November 14, 2023November 21, 2023

Devotional Day 14 Listen brothers and sisters: did God not choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you and personally drag you into court?…

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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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