by Immanuel | Jan 31, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
Sunday morning is one of the most segregated times in the United States. That statement is directed toward the family. The historical Sunday morning for a family going to church goes something like this: They battle to get ready for church and final get on their way....
by Immanuel | Jan 24, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
When I was an avid movie goer, sequels were the rage. Rocky had Rocky II, III, IV and V. Stars Wars had The Empire Strikes Back. Ghostbuster had a 2. Lethal Weapon has two sequels. Recently, the pendulum seems to have swung and the prequel is popular. Prequel is the...
by Immanuel | Jan 17, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
There is so much confusion and debate focused on tithing. Allow me to clarify just a bit. A “biblical tithe” is the first 10% of a wage. The Bible declares the first-fruits, or the first 10%, as holy and should be returned to the God who provided it. (2 Chron 31:4-5...
by Immanuel | Jan 10, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
My Mom instantly fell in love with pelicans when my parents moved to Gulf Shores, AL. I must admit I also enjoyed watching the birds as they glided above the gulf waters in search of the next meal. “Finding Nemo” forever changed my perception of pelicans with the...
by Immanuel | Jan 3, 2022 | Immanuel Beacon
I write this column on a snowy single digit morning in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I spent some time reflecting on the past seven years, but more specifically the past few months. Gratefulness wells up inside. Gratefulness to God and for the people I...
