Emily Bain Murphy

There have been several seasons in my life when I have leaned *hard* into remembering that on the original Holy Saturday, the disciples believed that everything—everything—was lost. Their hope was shattered, and they could not imagine what God was doing or that anything good could come from what they had just experienced.

But with God, the most traumatic, despairing things are not the end of anyone’s story. It’s simply not possible in His kind of kingdom—not when even the worst thing that ever happened in human history could be redeemed into an abundant blessing of life and joy beyond imagination.

“On the Day of the Lord - the day that God makes everything right, the day that everything sad comes untrue - on that day the same thing will happen to your hurts and sadness. You will find that the worst things that have ever happened to you will in the end only enhance your eternal delight. On that day, all of it will be turned inside out and you will know joy beyond the walls of the world. The joy of your glory will be that much greater for every scar you bear.”
Tim Keller, King’s Cross

I hope you experience the deep joy and hope of resurrection in every part of you that needs it.

Tonight! Can’t wait to see you! 🕵️‍♀️🎡

🔎 Reminder: A mystery awaits at the museum tonight!

Step into the intrigue of the 1904 World’s Fair this evening as USA TODAY–bestselling author Emily Bain Murphy visits the Missouri History Museum to talk about her novel "The Ivory City"—a romantic historical murder mystery inspired by our "1904 World’s Fair" exhibit.

Murphy will be joined by MHS Public Historian Adam Kloppe to explore the real St. Louis history behind the story and the spectacle of the fair that continues to spark imaginations more than a century later. After the talk, Murphy will sign copies of her book, available in the Sold on St. Louis museum shop.

Come early to get into the spirit of the evening:
🕵️ Try our mystery-themed scavenger hunt
🌭 Grab food from Amighetti's or Hank's Cheesecakes
🎡 Explore the "1904 World’s Fair" exhibit

Pre-event activities at 5pm | Program begins at 6:30