by Emily | Feb 23, 2015 | Encouragement
Lately, I’ve become aware that we live in a world that is filling with hate. Our brothers and sisters are being slaughtered and each time I turn on the news, it seems there is more tragedy at the hand of man. (Bringing back memories of Cain and Abel anyone?)...
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 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...