The Incarnation

The word for my article this month is “Incarnation.”  When Christians use the word “Incarnation,” we mean the fact that God became human. This awesome mystery of our Christian Faith is taught most vividly in John 1:14,17,18: “14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace …

God in the Flesh

If there is a word which aptly summarizes the meaning of Christmas, it is the word incarnation.  While the word incarnation is not found in the Bible, its theme is central to the message of our Lord Jesus Christ’s coming into the world.  Webster’s dictionary defines incarnation as embodiment, the incorporation of substance, flesh and blood. When we speak of …

JOY

Sometimes when we use a word, we can mean very different things.  As we approach Advent and Christmas, I realize the same thing can be said about what different people mean by the “joy” of this season.  Often folks wish one another a Merry Christmas or a joyous Christmas season, really meaning they hope we are happy during the holidays.  …