Emmanuel, What’s in a Name?

Emmanuel, What’s in a Name?

In the article last week I talked about Christmas in relation to the name given to the baby born on that day, JESUS Rehearse a bit. Matthew reports that Joseph had a dream in which he was instructed to name his son, Jesus. The name means “God shall save us from our...
Emmanuel: God Wants to Be With Us

Emmanuel: God Wants to Be With Us

Christmas is around the corner, and for the Christian church this is the beginning of the Advent season. Advent is a season when we are reminded that God is with us. In fact, one of the names for God that we hear often during Christmastime is Emmanuel, which...
Finding Gratitude in Hardship

Finding Gratitude in Hardship

Thanksgiving is near! I love that Thanksgiving precedes the Advent and Christmas seasons. It helps prepare us by reminding us of God’s goodness and posturing us to receive Jesus with gratitude; with humble hearts. Soon, we’ll hear our favorite Christmas music (some of...
JourneyWise Advent Resources 2025

JourneyWise Advent Resources 2025

This year, I have been slowly and steadily making my way through the Old Testament in my morning readings. I recently read the account of Solomon and the building of the temple. Though I have read this story many times before, this time, a part of the passage jumped...