Tag: What does it mean?
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“What Does It Mean?” Week Two: Emmanuel

Emmanuel 1. Jesus Christ, especially as the Messiah (Matt. 1:23). 2. Immanuel. (dictionary.com) “They will name him Immanuel (Hebrew for “God is with us”).” Matthew 1:23 (MSG) Jesus appeased the ardent anticipation of our hearts. The questions have been answered. The gaps have been filled. Hope is available for the world to receive. “Emmanuel” explains how God came for us, is…
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“What Does It Mean” Week One: Noel.

Noel 1. A Christmas carol. 2. (capitalized) Christmas. (Merriam-Webster) Another name for Christmas. French Noël (“Christmas season”), may come from the Old French nael. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin natalis, meaning “birth.” Wikipedia Noel is a word meant to remind us of our place …our heritage …our hope. Replace antagonism with the familiar embrace of faith.…
