What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? – Romans 8:31 In world history, particularly ancient to early modern history, when armies went into battle one of the first things the opposing army would see before the masses of soldiers appeared on the horizon wouldContinue reading “The Lord is My Banner”
Category Archives: Names of God
The Lord Will Provide
In this modern world, we’ve become (especially in more richly blessed countries like the United States) hyper self–reliant. We see ourselves as providing for our own needs, our families’ needs, our community’s needs, and perhaps even contributing members in providing the world’s needs. Technology, modern medicine, and regular access to food and water have drasticallyContinue reading “The Lord Will Provide”
The Everlasting God
Time is a funny thing. When you are younger, it seems to last forever. As you get older, it begins to speed up. And, finally, when you reach the end of your days it has gone by quickly but each day may feel slow. Humanity has crafted various measurements of time. Our smallest measurement ofContinue reading “The Everlasting God”
The Lord who Heals You
“…Who can heal you?” – Lamentations 2:13 The world is sick. It is full of sickness, disease, physical pain, economic hardships, violence, hunger, and death. On top of physical hardships and pain, deeper emotional sufferings like loneliness, aimlessness, despair, fear, anxiety, and depression pervade society. And yet, beneath both the physical and emotional sicknesses ofContinue reading “The Lord who Heals You”
The God who Sees
7.9 Billon = current world population. 108 Billion = estimated world population throughout history. Billions upon billions. It is easy to feel lost in that number. How can God know me personally? Sometimes, I feel as though I’m just a number to God. Just another person in the billions of people. We aren’t alone inContinue reading “The God who Sees”