"“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us)."- Matthew 1:23 'Immanuel,' when broken down- comes from the hebrew words: 'Umma'- meaning 'against or beside' 'Am'- meaning 'people' but more specifically in the way it is most often used, 'all mankind' 'El'- Shortened … Continue reading Matthew 1:23- ‘It’s Not Just For Christmas Anymore!’
Like a marriage- we are legally unified with Christ
Christ's love for us was so strong in the cross that Jesus died "as" us...legally unifying those who love Him to His side forever. What does this mean for you today?: If you're in pain- His suffering is your suffering. If you feel you don't have purpose- His mission is your mission. If you are … Continue reading Like a marriage- we are legally unified with Christ
“So- I have this vineyard that I did not plant”- Part 2
(The beginning portion of this is restated from earlier posts to remind the context. If you have been keeping up with this series, feel free to skip down to the bold-typed principle #2 for the latest content.) At my home, I have a small vineyard that was planted by the previous owner. He was an … Continue reading “So- I have this vineyard that I did not plant”- Part 2