by Emily | Nov 2, 2014 | Historical Inspiration, Inspiration
“86 years have I have served him, and he has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King and my Saviour?” Polycarp’s Martyrdom (ca. 69-ca. 155) I like to people watch when I get the chance- watching an expression cross a person’s face, viewing a film that...
by Emily | Oct 15, 2014 | Historical Inspiration, Inspiration
When we look at people who have pursued a real, living, vibrant relationship with God, it is important that we be inspired by them but not idolise them. I think it is easy to look at other Christians around us and wish we were more like them- wish we prayed the way...
by Emily | Oct 12, 2014 | Historical Inspiration, Inspiration
The Apostle Peter has been on my mind lately. As I have thought through Biblical characters who pursued God, Peter is one who comes frequently to mind. Perhaps I relate to his impulsive nature (see for example John 13:6-9 or John 18:10-11), his misled desire to be...
by Emily | Oct 9, 2014 | Historical Inspiration, Inspiration
Christianity has a history. Nancy Guthrie, in her book Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament (2010, Tyndale) highlights the fact this history started before the beginning of time. That before Genesis 1:1 happened, God planned for His Son Jesus to show us grace (2...
by Emily | Oct 8, 2014 | Historical Inspiration, Inspiration
What are you current pursuing? When you look at the definition for the word ‘pursue’ it can mean “follow or chase… to go after, run after”. Throughout the course of my life so far, there have been numerous things I have pursued-...