Tag Archives: names of God

I bet you didn’t expect to find an intersection between Greek mythology and Christ–did you? For that matter, would expect to see a connection between the chaos of politics and the peace of Christmas? The iconic Christmas passage, other than Luke 2, is doubtless Isaiah 9:6: For to us a ...

“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father.”  Romans 8:15 (KJV) Abba Father.  We have heard this name used in songs, and in sermons.  It is one of those names that we think ...

“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for he will save His people from their sins.”  Matthew 1:21 YESHUA.  When pronounced correctly, it is soft, flowing, almost like a warm summer’s rain.  It brings with it a sense of peace upon the hearing ...

“ … for I am the Lord, who heals you.” Exodus 15:26b Are you still searching for the silver lining? It’s an old saying, one we often toss out glibly, hoping it’s true, not putting much stock in “fate.” But we are not victims of “fate.” As Christians our faith in ...

“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.  He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.  And He will reign over ...