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Author: Leanne Atherton
Theos Monos Sophos – The Only Wise God Every blogger knows that the best way to get readers’ eyes on your writing is to come up with a good “how-to” post. People are dissatisfied with their lives, their relationships, their bodies. They want to make more money, have more fun, tame their toddler. You name … Continue reading Make God Bigger – Day 29
Di ou ta Panta – My Everything We have been magnifying the Lord by studying different facets of His character as expressed in His many names, but one of the best ways to make God bigger is to remember all He has done for you and to express gratitude for His many blessings. In my … Continue reading Make God Bigger – Day 28
Yehoshua (Jesus) – Yahweh Saves Jesus. What a beautiful name it is. What comfort, healing, and love are bound up in that name. What power and majesty. It is the name given to save us (Acts 4:12) from a never-ending life of tears and trouble. While we live on this earth, it is a sanctuary … Continue reading Make God Bigger – Day 27
Elohay Selichot – God of Forgiveness When someone is urged to forgive another who has hurt them in some way, they are often urged to be “the bigger person.” One of the ways God shows His majesty and love is by willingly forgiving us. In Nehemiah 9:17, after listing the many grievances of the Hebrew … Continue reading Make God Bigger – Day 26
Jehovah Ezrah – My Helper Sometimes we all just need a little help! I worked for a cancer non-profit where it was my job to direct callers to help for all kinds of needs, including rides to treatment, a hotel room when away from home for doctor visits, insurance information and financial assistance—lots and lots … Continue reading Make God Bigger – Day 25
Magowr Chay Mayim – Fountain of Living Waters God describes Himself as the Fountain of Living Water, the source of Life. Jesus explained in John 7:37-39 that this Living Water is available to all who come to Him. The Holy Spirit takes up permanent residence in our hearts and this stream flows through us, bringing … Continue reading Make God Bigger – Day 24
Elohei Mishpat - The God of Justice We have been looking at the nature and character of God as described by His many names to see Him as the magnificent, loving, and all-powerful God He is. Some of those names remind us He is strong, He is faithful, He is on our side. But it … Continue reading Make God Bigger – Day 23
Theos Pas Paraklesis – The God of All Comfort When we face trouble, we often wonder why. Why did God let this happen? Why doesn’t He do something about it? How can He be good or big if He allows us to suffer heartache and tragedy? These are hard questions. Jesus Himself told us that … Continue reading Make God Bigger – Day 22
Jehovah-Rapha – The Lord Who Heals Healing is a complex subject among believers. We want to have faith that God will touch our pain-wracked body and make it well. We pray fervently for those we love who face down Cancer or COVID or another threatening diagnosis. At the same time, we know some go on … Continue reading Make God Bigger – Day 21
Jehovah-Mekkeh – The Lord Who Strikes (Disciplines) You Out and about, you will see a variety of parenting styles as you observe moms and dads interact with their offspring. Sometimes it’s merely humorous. I always laugh when I hear the parent of a wee one who can barely toddle stand at a distance repeatedly insisting … Continue reading Make God Bigger – Day 20
Cool Like Christ 