As the Day Begins The promise of Emmanuel—“God with us”—is not merely a poetic expression reserved for Christmas liturgy, nor is it a fleeting moment in redemptive history that God later set aside. It is, rather, a decisive and eternal commitment made by God to humanity. “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.Continue reading “Emmanuel Forever Shares Our Flesh”
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THE GOD WHO MOVES INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
On Second Thought During Advent, the Church leans forward with a holy longing, remembering the first coming of Christ while anticipating His return in glory. The Scriptures today—drawn from Zephaniah, Isaiah, Ephesians, the Psalms, and Revelation—invite us into a stunning truth: the Lord is not far removed from our suffering; He is in our midst.Continue reading “THE GOD WHO MOVES INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD”
As the Day Ends
God Dwelling Among UsEzekiel 37:27 – “My dwelling place shall be with them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” As the light fades and we prepare to rest, Ezekiel 37:27 offers a promise that steadies our hearts and renews our peace: “My dwelling place shall be with them, andContinue reading “As the Day Ends”