Immanuel means “God with us.” I love this name for Jesus. It sums up who He was perfectly and reveals God’s heart for us. We use this name primarily at Christmas, but Immanuel is a name for God that can be used year-around because it has been His plan from the very beginning of time. The Creator of the world always …
The Rock On Which I Stand
Life is crazy right now. I need a firm foundation, a hiding place, safe place. I need Jesus who is also called (among many great names) the Rock. I need the Rock because I feel like I’m in shifting sand. I’m living in a house with no furniture and minimal supplies. We’ve packed everything, but we’ve hit a speed-bump and …
The Lion of Judah and The Lamb of God
What do you need most from Jesus? Do you need him to be your Savior willing to die for you as the Lamb of God, or do you need to experience his Kingship as the Lion of Judah? As we live in the middle of the now and the not yet, living in a world where evil seems to be …
The Logos and the Light
If you find yourself in a dark place, an empty place, seek Jesus because He is the Logos, the Word that created and filled the world, and the light that broke through the darkness. He is the One who can fill your empty and light the darkness around you. The apostle John wrote, “In the beginning was the Word (Logos), …
Rabboni: Jesus Was the Best Teacher
Did you know Jesus was a teacher? We think of Him as Savior, Redeemer, Good Shepherd, and Son of God, but He was a great teacher–the greatest. You won’t find His name on a list on the internet as a top world educator, but that is exactly what the title Rabboni means–teacher and master. Actually, Rabboni is the possessive form …