Tag Archives: David

Watching Life

Watching Life
Before modern medicine, before ultrasounds, life forming in the womb was a marvel that could only be attributed to the hand of God. It was a mystery. David sings of this truth in the psalms: For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother's womb.  I praise you, for I am fearfully and…
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Inseparable: Assurance of God’s Presence

Inseparable: Assurance of God’s Presence
God is ever present, or omnipresent if you’re trying to impress. As Westerners we can discuss this intricacies of this doctrine in a detached way, engaging only our mind, especially when life is smooth. But what does His presence actually mean when circumstances turn us upside down? How does our heart understand it? Presence is…
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Questioning God

Questioning God
Abraham questioned God about His promise. Moses questioned Him about His plan; Job about his suffering. And David, well David seemed to question God about a lot of things. Is it okay when I find myself questioning God? The people listed above seemed comfortable with it – and in some instances God answered them. But…
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To Wrestle with God

To Wrestle with God
Jacob, alone in the wilderness and facing a crisis, has a wrestling match. He lasts through the night, refusing to let go, and demands a blessing. The Lord gives him that blessing but leaves him with a humbling reminder of their interaction, a limp. This Jacob becomes Israel, which means to struggle or wrestle with…
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