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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

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

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...

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

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...

Inspiration is a strange, mysterious thing. Sometimes it comes as a flash of an image, a sudden conversation, or a scent that pulls a...

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,...