Category Archives: Names of God

El Mosha’ah: Savior and Deliverer

El Mosha’ah: Savior and Deliverer
Our God is a God who saves. Psalm 68:20 El Mosha’ah means God who saves or God who delivers. David spoke of El Mosha’ah (the only time it’s used in scripture) in the context of a fierce battle. David cried out this name of his God knowing that He could rescue him. I, too, call…
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Feel It

Feel It
Our Bible records some tragic events – wars, betrayal, loss of loved ones, illness – all things we experience today. When we read and remember that these are real people, we can empathize with those shared sufferings. We can relate to the emotions they must have felt; sadness, anger, and grief. Sometimes others tell us…
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A Gentle Spirit

A Gentle Spirit
Last week we considered God’s gentle leading, the gentleness of the Spirit. It made me consider what gentleness should look like in me as I grow to become more like Him. What is gentleness? Some say it is strength under control or restrained power. Think of carrying something precious but heavy. If you are weak,…
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The Place: Ha Makom

The Place: Ha Makom
“Surely the Lord is in this place (makom), and I was not aware of it.” He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” Genesis 28:16-17 Do you ever wrestle with God? I do. I wrestle over things I don’t understand and things I…
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