Immanuel – God with Us

“‘…and they shall call His name Immanuel’, which translated means, ‘God with us.’” (Matthew 1:23) It has always been God’s design to dwell with his people.  In the very beginning, after God had made everything good, and before the fall of man into sin, God walked...

Contentment and the Idol of Optimization

Christmas is over, and for many, though that bring sadness, it also brings with it some relief. Decorations, cooking, gatherings, wrapping presents… it’s a lot to handle, even with a reduced schedule in other areas. One of the most challenging parts of Christmas might...