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A Letter on Seven Blessings
photo by Samantha Gades Hello everyone, I am back posting after a hiatus. Our book has been “on hold” too, but we still hope to publish it. Today I am posting a letter I wrote several years ago sparked by an assignment in on of my college classes. It is about the Sheva Brachot, which…
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A Wedding Hymn
photo by Julia Solonina I Sing the Mighty Power of God. O God our Help in Ages Past. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. These popular hymns penned by trailblazing English hymnwriter Isaac Watts (1674-1748) are still sung in many churches today. Although historians remember Watts as a pioneer of hymnody during an era when…
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“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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“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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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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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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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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Love Notes (Timeline Edition) – Episode 8: Dr. and Mrs. Luther (Part 1)
Emily: “Hello, everyone! I’m Emily Cox with Love Notes: Timeline Edition. Today I’m sitting in Martin Luther’s dining room, talking with the Doctor himself, along with his lovely wife, Katharina. (to Martin and Katharina) Thanks so much for having me in your home this afternoon. I just get this sense of peace and welcome, even…
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Love Notes (Timeline Edition) – Episode 6: Ruth and Boaz
photo by Sixteen Miles Out “Hey everyone! I’m Emily Cox and this is Love Notes: Timeline Edition. Today we’re traveling back to Ancient Israel during the reign of the judges to interview Ruth and Boaz, the great-grandparents of King David.” (to Ruth and Boaz) welcome to the show” Boaz: “The Lord be with you.” Emily:…