Tag: Christian devotional
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El Elyon: The Most High God
El Elyon, pronounced [el-el-yohn], comes from the Hebrew root meaning “to ascend”1. Used 28 times in the Old Testament, El Elyon first appears in Genesis 14:18 and is used as both an adjective to describe God as the most exalted God and also as a noun to show that God has absolute sovereignty over all…
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El Shaddai: All-Sufficient One
El Shaddai, pronounced [el-shah-dahy], is a compound word showing God’s character. El is translated as “God” and Shaddai is “Almighty”1. El Shaddai is also thought to be rooted in the Hebrew word shad meaning “breast” and refers to God as caring for His people as a mother would for her child, providing nourishment for His…
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Thankful for His Many Names!
Who is God? A question asked throughout ages. A question to which many have dedicated a lifetime of study, some fruitfully and others – not so much. Who is God? He is clear in defining Himself – I am who I am – but who is that? (Click link to continue reading).
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On Sitting Down With God: A Testimony
I started reading the book pictured above a few months ago, and the first two chapters hit home. I think I even posted some about what I was learning from it. But then, as I came into chapter three, I found that I just couldn’t focus on it, so I put it down. A few…
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Throwback Thursday: On Assignment
Why am I here? Does my life even matter? Sweet friend, those are two questions that the enemy loves to twist us up in knots over. I know he’s certainly distracted me with them and filled me with doubt over them too. BUT GOD – man I love that phrase! – God gives us very…
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No Condemnation Doesn’t Mean No Consequence
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 (CSB) Earlier this week, I left us meditating on Galatians 5:13, 1 John 3:9, and Romans 7:21-25, using a set of reflection questions to guide our…
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No Condemnation (4)
Let’s pick up where we left off yesterday: Make no mistake, God disapproves of sin, and He disapproves of what sin does in our lives. He never disapproves of us personally, but He won’t sit by and let sin consume us either. As I meditated on Romans 8:1-2 and the truth that God loves people…
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No Condemnation (3)
Happy Monday, friend! I’m glad you’re walking with me today because we’re going to pick up where we left off Friday in our exploration of what it means that there is no condemnation for those in Christ. Click the link to read on…
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No Condemnation (2)
Welcome back! I wasn’t sure you’d join me today after I parked us on such a bold statement yesterday, but I’m oh so glad you did. Click the link to read on…
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No Condemnation
Do you know what one of my favorite things about God is? The way He repeats the same message to me in fresh ways through different people or circumstances. He knows I need to hear a message more than once for it to sink in, and He knows exactly how my brain makes connections, so…
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