The boys and I ventured on the water, testing our new paddleboards for the first time. The sun was hot, the water was calm, a few too many mosquitos, but overall, it was a perfect day for a float. The boys went ahead of me paddling and taking turns jumping into the water, as IContinue reading “We Are Family”
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The Altar
I did not fully understand the words, holy matrimony, until the day I walked up the stairs of the altar, and grabbed my husband’s hands and said the words, “I do.” It was one of the most holy, special days of my life. It was the day I made a covenant with my husband, beforeContinue reading “The Altar”
God Breathed
We need to be a Nation that is hungry for the Word of God in our lives.
37
It’s been 37 years today. 37 years of happiness, sadness, memories, making mistakes, and making good things. 37 years of offending people and letting them down, and making people smile and lifting them up. 37 years of breathing in and out and finding hope in any hopeless situation. Today, I do not feel any differentContinue reading “37”
A Good Gardener
This afternoon I sat in my muddy garden and decided to conquer the war on weeds and grass. This is my first year of having a garden, and I am realizing it is harder than it looks. I was overwhelmed by how much growth was happening, as most of it was not in a vegetableContinue reading “A Good Gardener”
Motives. Doubt. Fear.
I have been thinking and praying about writing a book for a while now, but my own thoughts and motives have made me wrestle with the idea and no progress has been made. Deep down, I want to remind, teach, and inspire people to worship God in spirit and truth. I have a desire toContinue reading “Motives. Doubt. Fear.”
Good News!
On Sunday morning, as I was getting ready for church out of my mouth I started singing, “good things ahead, good things ahead…good, good things are coming.” God tends to give me song lyrics at strange times, driving, showering, painting my nails, and today it was putting on my makeup. I suddenly found myself overwhelmedContinue reading “Good News!”
In the Light of His Glory and Grace
There are not a lot of words to say about what we have seen and heard in these last few months. There has been a plethora of emotions, thoughts and ideas. When waves of emotions hit me, there is nothing that can calm my anxious heart like sitting with my Jesus. In a season ofContinue reading “In the Light of His Glory and Grace”
Letter of Recommendation
When I was a music teacher, I had student teachers, observers, and classroom helpers that would ask me to write a letter of recommendation for their upcoming opportunities in the teaching world. Before writing, I would think of that person’s good qualities, achievements, and characteristics. I always tried to be honest, extremely optimistic, and mostContinue reading “Letter of Recommendation”
Like a Tree
When we arrived home from our trip to Florida, I was amazed to see that our yard was not only a darker shade of green, but covered in big, leafy weeds….everywhere. I was shocked that a weed so leafy and green can grow in such a short amount of time. When the warm sun cameContinue reading “Like a Tree”
Emily Rodewald 