Welcome to my blog! Thanks for stopping by. I’m honored and humbled that you would take the time to read what I’ve written.
This blog is my personal sacrifice of praise to God who has given me all. You see, no matter what happens in my life – I deserved hell and judgment. Yet in God’s gracious lovingkindness, instead I found great mercy through the cross of Jesus Christ. That puts everything else in perspective. No matter how I feel, no matter what happens to me, nothing changes the truth that my God is merciful, loving and kind.
I am a Christian…Christ redeemed me from the curse and power of sin nearly five years ago. My life was radically changed as a result. I once mocked those who gave their lives to serve Christ. Now, I join the ranks of the Redeemed and I follow Jesus and seek to imitate His life. Each step of the way, I see more of His power… I experience more of His grace and mercy… I understand more of His holiness and his call to holiness in my life… and I grow more deeply in my relationship with the Sovereign Creator of the universe whom I have the amazing privelege of calling my Father and Friend.
This is a process. I am in that stage of “already and not yet” … I have already been redeemed yet I find myself often stumbling upon this way. Please keep in mind many of these posts are journal entries. To the extent that they do not point you to the greatness of God, but instead reveal pride and sin in my heart, I am truly sorry. My prayer is that as you read these posts, you are impressed with my God. He is amazing. He is powerful. He has done great things. He continues to do many great things.
He is the God that is greater than any trial you will ever face… a hope that is sweeter than any fleeting pleasure you will ever know… and an unstoppable strength that is greater than any other power.
If you have any questions about what you read here, please feel free to contact me at eschankweiler@gmail.com.
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Through Jesus then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15
Posted by Chris on December 30, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Hi Emily. Thanks for your comment at my blog.
Posted by charlotte on April 23, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Hi Em…..glad to hear that you made it home safely….the boys enjoyed seeing you…Glad to hear how God is working in your life…what a blessing! Love ya…Aunt Char
PS…tell Heidi, Carl and Evan…hello from me!
Posted by Erika on September 15, 2009 at 9:48 am
Hello Emily,
What a WOnDERFUL, Christ-centered blog you have! Thanks for encouraging me today.
Keep doing what you’re doing.
Blessings to you!
Erika
Posted by Emily on September 15, 2009 at 10:27 am
Erika, thanks for stopping by. I’m encouraged that you were encouraged. :)
Posted by Angelia on September 18, 2009 at 8:32 am
Hi Emily,
I’ve had you on my blogroll since I started wordpress. I am sorry I am just getting around to commenting. I just love your heart for God. It really gives me peace and strength to read it.
Thank you for being such a wonderful servant!
Angelia
Posted by Emily on September 18, 2009 at 11:05 am
Hi Angelia,
thanks for commenting! i love getting to “know” the folks who read my blog. :) thanks for your encouragement!