Emily Parke Chase
The war in Ukraine continues to wreak havoc on that area of the world. It appears to be a David vs. Goliath event, a small country defending itself against a giant called Russia. Like Goliath, Putin is a proud man, confident of his strength. Goliath assumed David and Saul’s army and David’s God were all …
Read More Putin and PrideDo you remember the story of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2? Anna was an 84-year-old widow who lived in the Temple in Jerusalem. Why did she stay at the Temple? She was DESTITUTE. She was alone, according to 2:37. When her husband died, Anna should have been redeemed by one of her husband’s brothers. …
Read More “I know my Redeemer lives!”Today is our last day of Advent! My prayer is that your heart feels ready to welcome the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. For the past eight years, I have worked on writing a series of four novels about the gospel writers. It has been a labor (addiction?) of love. I enjoy each …
Read More Advent 2021 – Day 24Tomorrow my children will be arriving to celebrate with me. I am eager to hug each grandchild. But let’s pause for another Advent devotional on “preparation.” Have you ever received the red carpet treatment? I used to speak at conferences and retreats and schools hundreds of times each year. Sometimes the person introducing me would …
Read More Advent 2021 – Day 23We are almost there! Christmas is just around the corner! Hang on for the last three of these Advent devotionals on the theme of preparation. Most everyone reading these devotionals has attended a wedding. Many of the women have been brides, walking down the aisle, dressed in a beautiful gown. Many of the men have …
Read More Advent 2021 – Day 22Looking forward to learning about some of the other joys of having a prepared heart? Here’s another Advent thought for my faithful readers. When I worked as an adoption agency counselor, one of my tasks was to help with post-adoption support groups. These families had prepared a home for a child but often the parents …
Read More Advent 2021 – Day 21After all these days of Advent, we can finally shift our focus and look forward to some of the rewards of our preparation. Read on to see a portion of all God has prepared ahead for us! When my husband Gene and I sold our home and moved to our retirement community, we did an …
Read More Advent 2021 – Day 20In less than a week, Christmas will arrive! I love the Advent season, but we all know that it is only the precursor of Christ’s birthday celebration. From January 1st, we can count the exact number of days until December 25th. And if we forget, mall merchants are more than happy to remind us exactly …
Read More Advent 2021 – Day 19Only one week remains before Christmas arrives at our doorstep. My prayer is that these Advent devotional thoughts are helping you to get ready for that happy event. My husband’s birthday arrived again in November. That morning, I looked at his photo and assured him that I loved him and wished him a joy-full day, …
Read More Advent 2021 – Day 18What films do you and your family watch each year as Christmas approaches? Before you sit down in front of the TV, take a moment to read another Advent devotional. If you have ever watched a Star Wars movie or been a Star Trek fan, the films may have amazed you with their visual effects …
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