Emmanuel

(From mural in a Bethlehem chapel)

"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." (Matt. 1:23)

With us. Not a high priest afar off who can't be touched. In the flesh. Fully man yet fully God. 

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;

Hail th’incarnate Deity,

Pleased with us in flesh to dwell,

Jesus our Emmanuel.

Mild He lays His glory by,

Born that man no more may die.

Born to raise the sons of earth,

Born to give them second birth.

(From "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Charles Wesley)

"But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart." (Luke 2:19)

The Heavens Declare

Few things draw me to praise like water, sky, or mountains. God has truly revealed Himself in his Creation!

"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork." (Psalm 19:1)

Janelson

It's hard to find words when a lovely young lady says your son is her "best friend, spiritual, head, and love of my life!" We are truly blessed to welcome Janelle to our family.

And they even have their own hashtag! #janelson

"Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD." (Prov. 18:22)