Author: Mike Emlet

Stretching Joy: 10 Ways to Notice God’s Everyday Mercies

Stretching Joy: 10 Ways to Notice God’s Everyday Mercies

Posted by | Oct 15, 2024 | |

Do you lament that moments of beauty, joy, and laughter in your life are so fleeting? It’s like one of those Instagram videos of a toddler eagerly smiling and accepting a slice of lime (“Ooh, a new food!”), which gives way to a puckered and confused expression (“Wait, what?!”). Moments of joy are too easily […]
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­­Psalm 136 and the Blessing of Spiritual Speed Bumps

­­Psalm 136 and the Blessing of Spiritual Speed Bumps

Posted by | Apr 10, 2024 | |

­Does the love of God still feel like breaking news in your life? If we’re honest, sometimes the “old, old story” seems, well, old to us, particularly if we’ve been a Christian for many years. But the writers of Scripture never tire of recounting this theme. They never take it for granted. Psalm 136 gives […]
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Look Up

Posted by | Jan 27, 2020 | |

Lately, I’ve been reading in the Psalms of Ascent. These are the songs sung by the Israelites as they journeyed to Jerusalem for their annual feasts. This morning I lingered over Psalm 123. Continue Reading →

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