When I first saw this picture, it made sense to me. But, now that I live it, I see it quite differently than before. From the viewer’s perspective, the only thing the little girl has to do is release the smaller teddy bear, and God will provide her with something better. Although, when you look…
Tough Love
In Christianity, we talk about love quite often because it’s the main principle of our faith. But to walk that talk can be a struggle. I am an empathetic person, so I like to put myself in the shoes of others. When I read stories in the bible, I want to put myself in some…
I Am Philip
You ever read something in the bible that you have read a hundred times before, but for some reason, it hits different. That is what this post is about. Read John 6: 1 – 15; it’s a story most of us are familiar with. After performing miraculous signs, Jesus went off to the mountainside with…
Favor
In May, early in 2020 (May felt like early 2020), I was recommended to read Matthew 20:1-16, the parable of the workers in the vineyard, by my devotional (52 Weeks with Jesus by James Merritt). The story begins with a vineyard owner going out to find people to work in his vineyard for the day….
Introduction
Welcome to Emmanuel Study! This intro will resemble the “About” page, but I thought I would save you the clicks. I started this blog to revisit a few things that I learned from 2020. I know you are probably thinking… who would want to revisit 2020? Well, in 2020 I started using this Christian Planner…