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The Godwink of a Surprising Increase
I logged into my account recently and noticed my credit card limit had been increased. The interesting part? I didn’t apply for it. No request, no back-and-forth, no planning. It was just… there. And if I’m being honest, it felt a little prophetic. Not in an over-the-top, everything-is-a-sign kind of way. But in a quiet, personal nudge kind of way. The kind you almost miss if you’re not paying attention. I used to be the person who rolled my eyes at that sort of thing. Not ev

A.L. Ember
Mar 202 min read


Mind, Heart, Tongue: Wrestling with Transformation
Romans 12:2 tells us not to conform to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. On paper, it sounds simple, even aspirational. But in practice, it feels like a wrestling match inside—your heart, mind, and flesh all tugging in different directions. Chance the Rapper captures that exact chaos in The Heart and the Tongue : “my heart and tongue are fightin’, my mind and flesh are beefin’, my heart and flesh are racing.” Reading those lyrics, I can almost hea

A.L. Ember
Feb 102 min read


When God Says “Okay, Let’s Go”: Turning 30 and the Season of Transition
There’s something about turning 30. You feel it in your bones, even before the calendar flips. This year, as I stepped into my thirties, I felt it—like God whispered, “Okay, let’s go.” And since January, it has been transition after transition, shift after shift, each one nudging me into something new. It’s amazing how life can line up with Scripture. In the Bible, the number 30 is more than just a number. It’s a signal of readiness, a threshold of purpose, a call to step i

A.L. Ember
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Inside My Writing Playlist: The Sounds Behind Dear Strong Friend
October is finally here, and with it comes the release of Dear Strong Friend ! As I prepare to share this book with you, I wanted to give...

A.L. Ember
Oct 1, 20252 min read


When God Writes the Playbook
This post borrows a little inspiration from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 season. If you’re not an Eagles fan, consider yourself warned;...

A.L. Ember
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Where Have I Been? — My Temporary Relocation to Canada and What It’s Taught Me
Hey friends, It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? If you’ve been wondering where I disappeared to or why the updates slowed down, well… here’s...

A.L. Ember
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Where I Get Inspiration From: The Weird, Wonderful Place of Song Lyrics, etc.
Inspiration is a strange, mysterious thing. Sometimes it comes as a flash of an image, a sudden conversation, or a scent that pulls a...

A.L. Ember
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Welcome to the Journey with A.L. Ember
Hello, friend. I’m so glad you’re here. My name is A.L. Ember , and through these pages, I share stories and reflections about faith,...

A.L. Ember
Jul 17, 20251 min read
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