by Immanuel | Dec 27, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
The end of one journey leads to another one. The wise men journeyed to Bethlehem, then went home a different way on a brand-new journey. The shepherds journeyed to the manger as lowly midnight workers and left as messengers of the greatest event in history. Mary and...
by Immanuel | Dec 20, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
The Bible is clear, God wants His children to prosper. He is good and gives good gifts to His children. Psalm 35:27 is just one passage that confirms it. In it we read that God “takes pleasure in the prosperity of his people.” In the New Testament, Jesus says that the...
by Immanuel | Dec 13, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
Pendulums can be mesmerizing, calming and even soothing. The systematic and rhythmic motion can sometimes relax and refocus a person. The music student essentially uses a special type of pendulum called a metronome to keep them in time and rhythm to the music. The...
by Immanuel | Dec 6, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
In the December 5 message, we discovered that “peace” is so much more than détente, or a cessation of violence. The biblical world “shalom” is about wholeness, completeness, and a well-being in any and all circumstances. This type of peace is a gift given from God....
by Immanuel | Nov 29, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
Gifts, while amazingly wonderful and fun to give and receive, can be dangerous. The better the gift, the more dangerous is the double-edged sword, in that they can bring great fulfillment, but they can also usher in havoc and destruction to life. As parents, we give...