Author Archives: Emily
The Worst Sound
So far, there’s no worse sound than hearing my innocent baby cry. I immediately spring into action, looking to see if there’s a way I can alleviate her frustration or stop her…
Continue readingBaby Flaws
Baby flaws. Those words may make it seem like the flaws are barely noticeable; minor. If that were the case, what an easy post this might be to read. But that’s not…
Continue readingGrace, Humility, and Sleep-Deprivation
It’s been a while since I’ve sat behind the screen, mostly because it’s been a while since I’ve had two coherent thoughts back to back. On July 8th, I gave birth to…
Continue readingThe Psalm Challenge
Recently while reading through the Psalms, I realized that I was reading words that I hadn’t hidden in my heart. I knew that these words, springing forth from the heart of a…
Continue readingJesus Loves ______
Recently I was smacked right between the eyes with a pretty brutal reality: sometimes I think Jesus loves me more than He loves others. I don’t intentionally feel this way. Actually, I…
Continue readingA Heart After God’s
David is considered a man after God’s own heart. As I’ve been studying through the life of David recently, I’ve realized that my heart and David’s heart are often very unalike. When…
Continue readingI Don’t Want To Be A Good Mom
When I found out I was carrying a precious little baby, one of my first thoughts was, “will I be a good mom?” It’s overwhelming finding out that you are responsible for…
Continue reading“I Felt Compelled…”
It seems that many in our modern world suffer from Saul syndrome. They want to please God, but they want to do it on their own terms. In 1 Samuel 13, Saul…
Continue readingTwo Minds, But One
Growing a human is the weirdest thing I’ve ever done. It’s also the most God-infused thing I’ve ever done. I know that, really, I don’t have much control over what’s going on…
Continue readingWorship Isn’t About You
When you read through the book of Deuteronomy, there are many phrases that are repeated throughout the course of the book. One such phrase is reminding the Israelites to keep/observe all the…
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