Emily Parke Chase
What a year this has been! For me, it began with three major spinal surgeries, but for my husband Gene, the year marked his graduation from this life to the next. As I have said on other occasions, Gene got the better end of the deal. He no longer has to wear a face mask, …
Read More Advent 2020 – Day 1It snuck up behind us so suddenly. After supper one night, my husband began coughing. Gene coughed through the night and in the morning had a runny nose as well. Under other circumstances, I might have called it a common cold, but these days I wasn’t certain. We called and made an appointment for a …
Read More COVID-19 – a vicious attack but not a victoryHaving another story published in Chicken Soup for the Soul is always fun. Now you’re looking at the newest Chicken Soup for the Soul book! Pick up Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Moms at your local bookstore or get the ebook to read my story! http://bit.ly/3bFIFqj
Read More Another release!When I prepared a series of Advent devotionals on the theme of “Immanuel – God With Us” in December, I never had any idea how applicable they would soon become in my own life. As I mentioned in one of the posts, I faced spinal surgery for a herniated disc on December 9. The surgery …
Read More Every Day, Every HourHow good to have you back again for the next in our Advent series on the theme “Immanuel – God With Us.” Just because the Lord walks at our side does not mean that everything in our lives runs smoothly. Jesus lived in a world that rebelled against God’s laws and continually pressured Him to …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 16As you go about the malls and shops this season, you listen to laughter, see smiles on faces and hear people wish you “Merry Christmas!” They appear happy, but many of those people hide deep pain within. They need “Immanuel – God With Us.” Yesterday, I mentioned that, as a counselor, I spend a lot …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 10During the Christmas season, the whole world seems to speed up, so I appreciate your taking time to return to pause and reflect on the real focus of this season. Here we are on the ninth day of this Advent celebration of “Immanuel – God With Us.” As a counselor, I spend a lot of …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 9Welcome back to this Advent series on “God With Us.” Have you thought to invite a friend to join you in reading these daily devotionals? Scripture is full of stories of people who tried to solve difficulties on their own terms. Abraham was old and his wife Sarah was barren, so they tried a human …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 8Thanks for coming back. We are completing the first week of Advent and looking at the theme of “God With Us.” Sometimes I feel discouraged as I look at the huge mountain of tasks to accomplish as Christmas approaches. Gifts to buy. House to decorate. Cards to mail. Cookies to bake. At the same time …
Read More Advent 2019 – Day 7Welcome back to the next in this 2019 Advent series on God’s promise to remain with us every hour of every day. Have you ever experienced acute physical pain without knowing its source? Or the sudden death of a beloved family member? Our brains tell us the Lord is strong, that He is reliable, but …
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