Author Archives: Emily

The Meaning of Stuff

Robert and I are hosting quite a few people in our home over the next few days. You know what that means, right? I’m dusting and straightening and pretty much spending more…

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Created with Purpose

Sometimes, women like to get up in arms about a lot of different things, mostly the differences between them and men. We don’t like to accept that there are differences, and so…

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Naomi or Mara?

Since Naomi isn’t the title character of the book of Ruth, we often overlook her contribution to the story. It is her family, after all, that Ruth is made a part of,…

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The Priesthood

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His…

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The Un-Unloaded Dishwasher

There a few things I don’t mind: laundry, dusting, cooking, folding clothes. These things really don’t irk me, and I don’t put them off because they drive me insane. However, there are…

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First Century Dedication

When I look at the landscape of modern-day Western Turkey, my eyes are opened to just how difficult the travels of the apostle Paul and other first century brethren were. In my…

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[STOP] Riding Spiritual Coattails

I don’t know what your 2014 was like. For some, it was the hardest year of their life, with trials and sickness and loss and temptation. For others, it was the best…

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The Unlocked Door

There’s a story going around about two people who called the police after being trapped in a closet for two days. Only it turns out, they weren’t trapped at all. The story…

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More • Less • Better

Tis the season for all kinds of resolutions. Surely by now you’ve seen multiple articles and blog posts about doing resolutions in a more effective way. Focus on a few things. Enjoy…

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Old Things Have Passed Away

In my opinion, one of the most fascinating things about the way God created us is the fact that He gave us distinct personalities. How many of us love to take those…

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