by Emlee Taylor | Jan 15, 2016 | Emlee Taylor- On the road to Jericho
I am a strict Mom. I am a playful, snowball fight, jump on the trampoline with my kids, and eat fresh chocolate chip cookies, Mom. I am a Mom who believes that God has set standards that He expects us to keep ourselves and for parents to teach to their children....
by Emlee Taylor | Jan 8, 2016 | Emlee Taylor- On the road to Jericho
A few months ago, I sat across the table, finishing lunch with my friend. She was expressing frustration that no one in our congregation had called her or texted her, despite her missing over a month of church. As she shared her hurt, my mind wandered and I was caught...
by Emlee Taylor | Dec 19, 2015 | Emlee Taylor- On the road to Jericho
This week I was so excited for my Road to Jericho journey. During a conversation with a woman in my ward, she mentioned that she had NEVER made cookies from scratch. NEVER. Not even once. She is 68 years old—how is this possible? I LOVE to eat … I mean cook … okay,...
by Emlee Taylor | Dec 11, 2015 | Emlee Taylor- On the road to Jericho
I LOVE Christmas—the twinkling of Christmas lights late at night, the sharp pine-y scent of Christmas trees, the smell (& taste!) of delicious baked goods, the cold that brings a red blush to the cheek … the quiet moments of hearing “Silent Night” and remembering...
by Emlee Taylor | Nov 21, 2015 | Emlee Taylor- On the road to Jericho
GOAL: To focus on living the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) for one year. Shootings in Paris. Syrian refugees. Homeless veterans. What can I do? My weekly goal seems a pittance and insignificant in the face of such desperate need. I would open my home...
by Emlee Taylor | Nov 13, 2015 | Emlee Taylor- On the road to Jericho
GOAL: To focus on living the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) for one year. These weekly check-ins are forcing me to sit down at my laptop and ponder the lessons learned from trying to live more as the Good Samaritan. No more putting off writing in my...
