Category Archives: Character of God

Be Still and Know

Be Still and Know
Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 God calls us to be still. In Hebrew it is one word, harpu, and means to cease striving, let go, or even drop your weapons. Being still and calming our mind in the face of stressful or difficult situations is good advice that is found…
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He will Never Leave

He will Never Leave
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 When Moses exhorts the Israelites, he is reminding them not just of God’s presence with them, but of His active work on their behalf. Moses uses azab, we translate leave, and…
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He is good

He is good
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! Psalm 107:1 Sometimes I need to be reminded to thank God, not for what He has done, but just for who He is. I am thankful for what He has done. His many acts of kindness, protection, and love towards me and those I love are precious gifts. His…
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The Good from Evil

The Good from Evil
The presence of evil is all around us and has been inescapable since the time of Adam. God is not the author of evil – but He will take evil and use it for His divine purpose. He doesn’t call the evil good, evil is still evil, but His plans are always perfect. Joseph was…
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