by Emily P Freeman | Jun 20, 2017 | books I've read (or want to read), ministry, story
A year ago at this time I had never heard of Casey Tygrett. Now he is one of my new favorite authors. His words in his newest book, Becoming Curious, came at just the right time for me. If you are surrounded by people who don’t let questions linger in the air...
by Emily P Freeman | Jan 24, 2017 | books I've read (or want to read), ministry
My interview was over and I stood behind the camera while my new friend finished hers. We had only just met but we had a lot in common as we both had just published our first books. In the relief of making it through my first interview on live TV, I only half-heard...
by Emily P Freeman | Oct 25, 2016 | friendship, hope, ministry, rest
“What’s becoming clearer and clearer to me is that the most sacred moments, the ones in which I feel God’s presence most profoundly, when I feel the goodness of the world most arrestingly, take place at the table.” Shauna Niequist, Bread and...
by Emily P Freeman | Jul 19, 2016 | breathe, faith, ministry
Over the last few weeks, as the bad news reports of terror and racial tension and coups and shootings and confusion have rolled over us in waves, two phrases run on a loop in my mind and heart, phrases I’m sure you’re carrying as well: Have mercy, Lord...
by Emily P Freeman | Jun 25, 2013 | courage, faith, ministry, vocation
Many of you have written me kind notes of encouragement since I first shared with you about why my husband is quitting his job. Your emails, comments, (and even some letters!) have been cool water on dry days for us. Today, five days before his last day as a youth...
by Emily P Freeman | May 23, 2013 | courage, ministry, vocation, writing
Change the world is a tired, over-used phrase. I know that. But you know, we could say the same thing about “I love you” so I’m just going to go with it. These three questions are for anyone who wonders if it might finally be time to do something...
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