Seeking shade
Today, I need to stand in the shadow of something taller than me - something sturdy and living, deep-rooted and lasting, that whispers timeless secrets as the wind passes through.
Sometimes, intimate conversation with God is passionate and fierce.
God who has wronged me
Job expressed deep anger with God. “It is God who has wronged me!” he cried. We can learn from Job: Sometimes, intimate conversations with God are passionate and fierce.
Defender of the forsaken, The Sequel
God identifies himself as Defender of the forsaken - especially women forsaken in any number of ways by their husbands, children forsaken in any number of ways by their parents, and foreigners forsaken in any number of ways by the citizens of a land. This same God counts it crucial that his people defend the cause of those who are easiest to abuse.
Defender of the forsaken
If you have been forsaken - by your parents, by your spouse, by people around you who count you "not one of us" - know this: When God finds you among the bereaved and discarded, he himself takes up your cause.
God who teaches us his ways
In English Bible translations, phrases beginning "God who" often tell us what he has done or is doing. They show us God's works. But more, these phrases can give us insight into the heart of the One who does the works. They can teach us God's ways.
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God is kind but not soft
Mini-post. "God is kind, but he's not soft ..." A notable Bible quote and an image of a courageous woman that encourage me to go with God.
God who rides to help you
Minipost: Be blessed to know this God, who rides across the heavens to help you.
God who lifts up my head
Again and again, the “God who …” phrases in Scripture reveal God’s works. As we respond to our Lord deep within, receiving what he communicates Spirit-to-spirit, those phrases also reveal…
God who inspires the prophets
“The angel said to me, ‘These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must…
God who reveals mysteries – 2
Delight in the mysteries God makes known to you. Remain humble, teachable, knowing that in this life you will always "know in part."