Today I ponder one question, what am I seeking? To seek is simply an attempt to find and obtain something. As a people watcher, it is quite clear that we are a busy people constantly seeking things, people, positions, approval, love, attention and so many other objects of this world. Anxiety is at an all-time highContinue reading “Seek Ye First”
Author Archives: Emily Rodewald
Our Story
Dan, my darling husband turned another year older today. I watched him sit on the back porch of a dear friend’s house laughing and smiling through his tired eyes as he came from a long work week. I couldn’t help but sit in a posture of gratitude for this man that God gifted me. GodContinue reading “Our Story”
A Seed of Forgiveness
This morning I was looking through pictures of a family gathering we had two weeks ago. I got to a picture of our family sitting around my parents large dining room table, and I paused. I stared at the face of each of my children, siblings, parents, nephews, nieces, husband; my gratitude for the wholeContinue reading “A Seed of Forgiveness”
Waiting
The kids were buckled up in the back of the truck as we drove down the road this last week. Dan shared a story with us about George when he was just a little guy that struck a chord in me. Today I want to share this story with you, as I hope it bringsContinue reading “Waiting”
The Blessed Mother
Yesterday we celebrated, honored, and blessed our precious mothers. As I think about moms all over the world, I cannot help but think about the most favored, blessed mother of all, Mary, the mother of Jesus. In our Christian faith, we do not reference Mary often, but when I think of her, it gives meContinue reading “The Blessed Mother”
Unified
This past weekend I had the privilege of speaking at a women’s retreat in Canby Oregon. Friday night we started into worship and a sense of heaviness was present. The worship leader took authority and started calling on the sisters of Christ to worship in unity. They all joined hands and started praying for oneContinue reading “Unified”
What Are You Doing Here?
If you have read any of my writings, you probably know by now that I am a glass-half-full, optimistic child of God. I am generally happy, and I try to search out the good in bad situations. Although this is true, I want you to know that in my writings of finding joy and beingContinue reading “What Are You Doing Here?”
Shine On
If we could go back in time to the small white church on the corner of 5th and Pine street, then we would hear the little blonde girl yelling with her small finger in the air, “this little light of mine, I’m gonna’ let it shine, this little light of mine, I’m gonna’ let it shine,Continue reading “Shine On”
Steadfast
To be steadfast is to be resolutely firm and unwavering. A person who is steadfast is loyal, faithful and devoted. Today I write to you about my dear friend, Jennifer Drake. When the greatest, horrific storm of life engulfed her into its roaring waves, she stood on The Rock that is higher than I andContinue reading “Steadfast”
The Sand Dollar
The sand was hard under my feet and the cold waves swept over my toes as I carefully searched for the sand dollar. I would find one and then throw it back in the waves, as each and every one had a broken or missing piece. While my head was focused on the small specksContinue reading “The Sand Dollar”
Emily Rodewald 