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...
by Immanuel | Nov 22, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
The days are getting shorter, and I’m not just referring to the amount of sunlight in each day. The number of days until we march to the new campus is dwindling also. In preparation for the grand move, we are going live and in person with our last prayer meeting on...
by Immanuel | Nov 15, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
I don’t know about you, but most of the time I am not flattered when the Bible refers to us as “sheep.” Yes, I love the imagery of the LORD as my Shepherd and even Jesus when He declared Himself as “The Good Shepherd.” The flip side of that is yes, we are sheep. That...
by Immanuel | Nov 8, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
In the “Hook, Line and Sinker” series, inspired by Nine Common Lies Christians Believe by Shane Pruitt, we addressed the following lies that get us “hooked and cooked.” God won’t give me more than I can handle.God just wants me to be happy.In the end, follow your...
by Immanuel | Nov 1, 2021 | Immanuel Beacon
You hear it from coaches, in movies, and from motivational speakers. To encourage you to accomplish great things, they say you must “BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.” It sounds cool and gets you pumped up, but for the Christ-follower, it is a subtle lie that can lead to...
