Author Archives: Emily Pilkington

“These words show us that contentment is not a natural propensity of man. Weeds grow easily. Covetousness, discontent, and murmuring are as natural to man as thorns are to the soil. We do not need to sow thistles and brambles; they … Continue reading →

When I think of challenging verbs, my mind automatically jumps to those that require strenuous activity—run, work, think, fix.  Whatever obstacles those individual words present, I’m learning that in reality, they are no match for action words of a different, … Continue reading →

“This is the meaning of self-denial.  Renounce everything on earth in order that you might have Jesus.  Sell all, so that you might have the kingdom.  C.S. Lewis captures the spirit of Jesus’ demand for self-denial when he says: The … Continue reading →

What a title, huh?  Not words you hear very often and not words that are my own.  It’s the heading of Part 3 of Valley of Vision, a collection of Puritan Prayers.  I’ve been reading through a few each morning … Continue reading →

I’ve been rereading portions of one of my favorite books, A Praying Life by: Paul Miller recently.  Below are some excerpts that struck a chord the second time through.  I attempted to be selective, but ended up being lengthy.  It’s just that … Continue reading →

Growing up in a liturgical church setting, Lent was a somber time of contemplation.  Ashes crossed foreheads.  The hymn selection on the old pipe organ only included minor, dissonant sounding chords.  Black cloth draped the altar.  Items were given up. … Continue reading →