This post is part of the His Name Alone series. The Bible opens with one of the most sweeping statements ever written. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1, LSB) Seven words in English. And the name of God used here is Elohim, the cosmic Creator, the One whose power is soContinue reading “Elohim and El Shaddai”
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Yahweh
This post is part of the His Name Alone series. If you have ever built anything, you know that the foundation determines everything. It does not matter how beautiful the walls are or how carefully the roof is laid if what is underneath cannot hold the weight. The whole structure rises or falls on whatContinue reading “Yahweh”
His Name Alone
Can I be honest with you about something? We live in a world that is constantly asking us to define ourselves. Social media wants to know our aesthetic, our brand, our story. Relationships ask us to perform and produce to stay relevant. Culture tells us our feelings are our truth and that being seen andContinue reading “His Name Alone”
From Obligation to Offering
Serve Yahweh with gladness; Come before Him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:2 Can I be honest with you for a minute? When I hear the word serve, like really sit with it, my first reaction is not always gladness. Sometimes it’s more like: “How much is this going to cost me?” “Do I have theContinue reading “From Obligation to Offering”
Zephaniah 3:17: Is God Really Singing Over You?
Zephaniah 3:17: Is God Really Singing Over You? Let’s pretend we’re sitting across from each other with coffee. You’ve just told me how much you love Zephaniah 3:17. You’ve seen it on Instagram. Maybe on a print in someone’s home. Maybe it’s even been spoken over you in prayer. And honestly? It is a beautifulContinue reading “Zephaniah 3:17: Is God Really Singing Over You?”