I'm lying in bed, playing on Polyvore (because I suddenly have a deep obsession with Oxford shoes), and trying to think of a cool blog post to round out my 26th year. Actually, in retrospect, I should've started that a few weeks ago, but that's not how I roll. . .evidently. And my shirt is … Continue reading
Author: Emilee
“Were you ready?” . . . “No, but I did it anyway”
I am running for an office in my Chorale. As part of the process, there is a short written application. On one of my responses I wrote, "I'm not afraid to take risks" . . . then I put my pen down and reconsidered. I crossed out "not afraid" and wrote "willing" above it. The truth … Continue reading “Were you ready?” . . . “No, but I did it anyway”
Though you slay me.
Job 13:15, "though he slays me, I will hope in him. . ." "God will clobber you to make you humble. He will do whatever he has to do to make shipwreck of your pride" -- John Piper I can act surprised. I can pretend I didn't see this coming. But what a liar am I. … Continue reading Though you slay me.
So, now what?
I have a question -- sort of a follow up to a previous blog, sort of an addendum, mostly rhetorical, and totally for myself. When does prayer become a crutch for passivity? Big, bold prayers are awesome. Small, feeble prayers are OK, too. But, do we hide behind prayer as a way of playing it … Continue reading So, now what?
What Makes You Confident?
A few days ago I saw the following question flash across my Twitter feed, "What makes you confident?". It has lingered in my brain since I saw it and tonight, I realized what makes me confident: trust. Not too long ago, the artistic director of my chorale and I were having a discussion on this … Continue reading What Makes You Confident?
Uh. . .Your move.
A few years ago, while I was still in graduate school, I began to pray specifically for one situation in my life. I had a desire so deep in my bones I thought my heart would explode. I couldn't shake it, I couldn't explain it, and it came completely out of left field. This thing … Continue reading Uh. . .Your move.
Why does everything have to be “fun”?
It's no big secret that I enjoy participating in The Contemporary Chorale. It's challenging, exciting, . . . and fun. Last week I was working on a project for our chorale. It has lots of tiny details that need to be right or it absolutely will not work. I had never done anything like this … Continue reading Why does everything have to be “fun”?
Online package tracking, an ice storm, and a lesson on expectations
I recently made an online purchase of something I've wanted for about a year. I didn't know if it was really what I needed, so I waited. I would go to this retailer's store and look it over, meticulously inspecting it -- just to be sure. It was a little bit out of my budget, … Continue reading Online package tracking, an ice storm, and a lesson on expectations
A choice.
Each day, we are faced with choices. One of the hardest lessons I had to learn as a teenager (and truth be told, am still learning today), is that, often, our choices today impact our tomorrow. In this advent season, our attention turns to the Christmas story -- at least, mine does. It is a … Continue reading A choice.
. . .a plan. . .
In the year leading up to my first job as a children's minister, I had several interviews with churches all over Texas (and one in Florida. I had so hoped that one would've worked out. But I love my Big Springs crew. . .). One of the questions I hated being asked was, "Where do you … Continue reading . . .a plan. . .
The Messy Faithful 