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Immanent Immanuel
Many of us know that Immanuel, or Emmanuel, means "God is with us." It's a Greek word and a Hebrew word. We can see a Greek transliteration in Matthew 1:22-23 right from Hebrew in Isaiah 7:14. What strikes me interesting is how closely the word "immanent" relates to...
The Lineage of Jesus
It still boggles and amazes me that the Son of God, God Himself, literally became a man while still being God at the same time. I have no problem with Jesus' deity, but sometimes I have a hard time wrapping my mind around His humanity. Long ago God promised a king of...
Who Are Your Friends?
Let's be honest: There are some people that we Christians avoid because they make us uncomfortable. You know and they know. We know they are lost, but instead of being more compassionate we are more arrogant. We label them as "wrong," or "sinners," instead of "loved...
Contemplating Carols
Christmas is coming! The time of year when we celebrate the first coming of Jesus! We have so many songs that tell about it, too! But sometimes like other songs we sing, these Christmas carols become practically meaningless. We've heard and sung these carols so much...
Pausing for Thanks
Ah, Thanksgiving! It's a good day of the year, but not just because of food. It causes us to think about being thankful for what we have. But sometimes we give vague, half-hearted thanks. Sometimes we forget who we're thanking. While you're amid all your preparations...
Giving and Receiving
In Acts 20:35 Paul speaks of something that Jesus had said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Paul spoke this as he was talking about giving and receiving, and as he was saying goodbye to people who were dear to him. Paul gave a lot to and for Jesus. A lot...