by Immanuel | Aug 1, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
One of the lessons Daniel teaches us is the power of “small.” Throughout his life he made a series of “small” decisions and incorporated a routine of “small” habits that resulted in tremendous benefits for him. Was it such a big deal if he did or didn’t eat from the...
by Immanuel | Jul 25, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
No one likes waiting for a doctor’s appointment. I don’t mind under one condition; the waiting room has a “Where’s Waldo?” book. Time flies when I search for the glasses and hat. I know he’s there but is hiding from my gaze. Jesus is in every book of the Bible. From...
by Immanuel | Jul 18, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
A toothpaste commercial, three friends and a tennis ball rhythmically banging against a garage door inspired the 1958 hit by The Monotones entitled, “Who Wrote the Book of Love?” That same question has been asked for a couple of thousand years about a much more...
by Immanuel | Jul 11, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
In the early 1970’s Bob Seger wrote a song about life on the road where the dawn of a new day meant you turned the page. Daniel chapter 6 marks the “turning of the page” for the book. The first half of the book is a historical narrative that covers 5 kings, two...
by Immanuel | Jul 4, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
I was once taught, and believed, that “crisis builds character.” The New Testament book written by James even says to count it all joy when we encounter trials and testing because it builds endurance and character. I have come to believe that “crisis builds character”...
