Bartolomé Esteban Murillo - Angel Gabriel's Annunciation to Mary Christmas time springs up fond memories of celebrating the end of one year and anticipation of something better in anticipation of the new year. Gatherings with family and friends clustered around December 25 and January 1. Advent is really the epicenter of what gives the whole … Continue reading Christmas 2021
Christmas 2020
I just wanted to wish all good tidings on this Christmas day. This year has been a tough one, there have been so many things to be anxious about. Shutdowns. Staying home. Masks. Tests. Keeping my distance. These are days of lamentation. Life immersed in tears. “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let … Continue reading Christmas 2020
What is Sin?
What is sin? Who is a sinner? Is that sinful? I have been inclined to esteem myself as basically good. Me the bad guy? No way! The bad guy is someone else. This makes easier for me to be the innocent guy who clearly sees the fault residing in somebody else. They are the ones … Continue reading What is Sin?
God, Love and Apologetics: Understanding God’s Love
“Robo come back!” cried Johnny Sokko, as the Giant Robo flew off into space carrying the evil emperor Guillotine. Guillotine whose body was composed of atomic energy could annihilate the entire earth just by being pierced with a single bullet, and he used this fact as leverage to subdue planet earth. Since the Giant Robo … Continue reading God, Love and Apologetics: Understanding God’s Love
Why is Jesus called Immanuel?
Christmas celebrates the advent of the Lord Jesus Christ. God became a man and dwelt among us. Matthew tells us that Christ’s birth fulfills the prophecy spoken by Isaiah: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us)” (Matt. 1:23; cf. Isa. … Continue reading Why is Jesus called Immanuel?
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