God Calls it Good

Born out of a mom-and-daughter book project, this blog celebrates God's good design for marriage and family.

  • From Calabar With Love: A Trailblazer’s Vindication

    photo by Alvaro Serrano Foreword: This is a piece of historical fiction in the form of a letter which I wrote for my final portfolio in an English class last year. My intention was to imagine and recreate missionary Mary Slessor’s response to criticism of her outreach, while also maintaining historical consistence. As we watch…

    psalm84112

    February 13, 2023
    letters
    Africa, Calabar, courage, faith, Hyde Park, letter, love, Mary Slessor, missionary, sacrifice, sister, trailblazer
  • New Year’s Playlist by Emily

    Photo by Jingda Chen Happy 2023, dear readers! I created this playlist on SafeShare, an alternative to Youtube which my family uses. I hope these songs encourage you to focus on the eternal hope we can have through faith in Jesus, no matter what changes around us. His kingdom lasts forever, while earthly kingdoms rise…

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    December 31, 2022
    playlists, Uncategorized
    2023, Abu dhabi, acoustic, Celtic, choir, contemporary, doxology, Elaine Pope, encourage, fireworks, folk, Franklin TN, Gregory Wilbur, hymns, Magherafelt, My Cry Ascends, Nathan Clark George, New Year, playlist, Psalm 125, Psalm 127, Psalm 73, Psalms, Tennessee, traditional, Westminster Abbey
  • A Christmas Letter

    photo by Elena Leya Lately, I have felt somewhat paralyzed regarding what to post. Then, while replying to a letter this afternoon, I had an idea – sharing an excerpt from my letter. So here it is (a bit edited): Dear Faith*, Thank you for your kind notes to me and my siblings. It was…

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    December 21, 2022
    letters
    blessing, cards, caroling, carpooling, Christmas, cocoa, garland, gift, homemade, letter, marshmallows, siblings, thankful, traditions
  • Love Notes (Timeline Edition) – Episode 5: Mary and Joseph

    photo by Sebastian Leonhardt This December, enjoy this re-posted episode of Love Notes: Timeline Edition from our archives. Emily: “Welcome to Love Notes, Timeline Edition. I’m Emily Cox and today I’m traveling back to First Century Judaea to interview Mary and Joseph, the mother and earthly father of Jesus Christ.  *turning to Mary and Joseph*…

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    December 3, 2022
    Bible-era Episodes, Love Notes, Love Notes (Timeline Edition), Uncategorized
    angel, baby, betrothal, Christ child, engagement, faith, First Century, gift, Hebrew culture, Holy Spirit, husband, Jesus, Joseph, Judaea, Messiah, miracle, nativity, pregnancy, pregnant, prophecy, the virgin Mary, wife
  • Defining Gender: Who Decides?

    photo by Jon Tyson [This] is our fundamental problem – we don’t know who God is. And because we do not know who God is, we do not know who we are. ~ C.L. Today while I was online for a school assignment, I found that the Google search engine was promoting “Transgender Awareness Week.”…

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    November 17, 2022
    Biblical Worldview
    answers, biology, DNA, female, gender, gender identity, genetics, Georgia Purdom, human identity, male, sexual identity, truth, worldview
  • “Forever Love” playlist

    photo by Candice Picard Hello dear readers! Here is a short playlist designed by me (Emily) and featuring meaningful songs relevant to marriage and Christ’s love for the church. Happy listening! https://safeshare.tv/playlists/226802#02# Disclaimer: A song’s inclusion in this playlist does not constitute an endorsement of entities involved in creating that song or anything related to…

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    November 9, 2022
    playlists
    acoustic, Christ and the Church, faithfulness, family, forever, icecream, love, love songs, Marriage, music, playlist
  • “God Calls it Good” Book Preview 2

    Hello dear readers, Here’s another draft/preview excerpt from the children’s book we’re working on. This excerpt focuses on explaining the beginning of human life in an age-appropriate way, which connects to the larger narrative of God’s design for marriage. Enjoy! Soli Deo Gloria, Emily and Karen p.s. Keep in mind that we’re still in the…

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    October 22, 2022
    Book Previews
    baby, book preview, children's book, family, Marriage, preborn, sanctity of life
  • The Better Battle: Staying Single vs. Getting Married

    To Single or to Mingle, That is the Question. Which is better – singleness or marriage? Like the conversation about makeup versus no makeup, it seems to me that the conversation about marriage versus singleness has been suffused with self-focus and suspicion between believers. We as human beings tend to assume that we are doing…

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    October 14, 2022
    Uncategorized
    Apostle Paul, Celibacy, celibate, Christianity, complementarity, consensus, crucified with Christ, debate, fruit of the Spirit, Genesis, Marriage, peace, relationships, singleness, union with Christ
  • Love Notes (Timeline Edition) – Episode 10: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin

    Emily: “Welcome back to Love Notes: Timeline Edition. I’m Emily Cox. Today I’m broadcasting from Number 11 Rue de Chanoine, where I’m interviewing the famous or infamous theologian John Calvin (depending on who you ask), along with his wife Idelette. Wow, it’s such an honor to have you both on the show today!” John: “The…

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    October 7, 2022
    Love Notes, Love Notes (Timeline Edition), Reformation-era Episodes
    Courtship, Geneva, Idelette Stordeur de Bure Calvin, John Calvin, loss, Love Notes (Timeline Edition), Marriage, Reformation Era, Rue de Chanoine, Strasbourg, theology
  • Love Notes (Timeline Edition) – Episode 9: Dr. and Mrs. Luther (Part 2)

    Emily: “Hello everyone! This is Emily Cox with Love Notes: Timeline Edition, and today we’re back with more from Martin and Katharina Luther. Dr. and Mrs. Luther, I really appreciate your taking the time to have this conversation with me, especially considering all the responsibilities you have in your lives.” Martin: “No problem.” Katharina: “It’s…

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    September 30, 2022
    Love Notes, Love Notes (Timeline Edition), Reformation-era Episodes
    engagement, Katharina Von Bora, Love Notes (Timeline Edition), Lutherhaus, Marriage, Martin Luther, Nimschen, Proverbs, Reformation Era, wedding, Wittenberg
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