Tag Archives: knowing God
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
GOD, THE I AM
The Christmas season turns our minds to Jesus. I have written other posts regarding names that label, identify, or describe the Man, Jesus Christ. For this series I will be presenting evidence of the importance of God’s names and tying … Continue reading
YOUR FACE, LORD, WILL I SEEK
Being a follower of Christ is wonderful. Having your sins forgiven is amazing. Experiencing the grace which gives you eternal life is abundantly satisfying. But knowing God entails more than a Sunday Morning Hour. God tells us repeatedly to … Continue reading
PRAYER, Oct. 19, 1999
In looking through old material to find “healing” issues, I ran across this prayer. I’m sharing it. I treasure those years when I was much more faithful about prayer than I am now. I recommend writing your prayers sometimes. It … Continue reading
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
Man can know no more about God than what God reveals to him. But man can know much less about God than God has revealed. Hosea records God’s disapproval of those who do not know him, “Hear the word of … Continue reading
Sweet aroma 