Category Archives: knowing God
“CATCHING GOD”
Don’t you love the sound of a baby laughing? A few seconds into a YouTube example makes me laugh with him. I have a tape from nearly forty years ago of my grandson laughing. Tape is long outdated; but I … Continue reading
COMMONALITIES AMONG THOSE WHO KNOW GOD
There are other outstanding men who were known for their intimate relationship with the Lord Jehovah – Abraham, called a friend of God; David, said to be a man after God’s own heart; Elijah, a man who did not … Continue reading
OUCH, THAT HURT
OUCH, THAT HURT! So I got a bruise and a bit of battering, but only for a little while. No blood, no broken bones, no jerky joints, no head hurtles. Just a terrible wham on my shoulder. There is a … Continue reading
GOD HIDES, YOU FIND
ADAM, MOSES, ENOCH, JEREMIAH, JOHN What did they have in common that they could be said to “know” God? Adam lived in a perfect world and literally walked with God in perfect conditions, but was separated from perfect communion with … Continue reading
DOES GOD PLAY “TAG” WITH US?
A story is told that a man went to heaven and asked permission to return to earth to get something that was very valuable to him. The angel gave him permission to do so. The man returned to heaven’s … Continue reading
TAKING GOD’S NAME IN VAIN
God is quite strict regarding the honor of his name. In fact it is so important, it is included as one of the Ten Commandments (Ex. 20:7). “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; … Continue reading
AUTHORITY OF GOD’S NAME
According to Strong’s Concordance, the word “name” can mean authority or character. Cruden’s Concordance explains further, “Name is frequently used to designate the entire person, his individuality and his power. This is usually the case when the reference is … Continue reading
GOD’S NAMES REVEAL HIS ROLES
God called Himself “I AM” to the children of Israel. Later he is “Friend” to Moses. At various times God showed himself as Provider, Healer, Victor, Our Righteousness, Our Holiness plus many other ways. But he did not dump … Continue reading
Sweet aroma 