Glory Glimpse: CAPTAIN

Today, our journey through names of our Triune God provides us a glimpse from the angelic perspective.  Found in both the Old and New Testaments, Christ’s title of Captain opens new vistas for the believer!   We first encounter the name with Joshua.  As he prepared for the battle of Jericho, Joshua encountered the pre-incarnate Christ:Continue reading “Glory Glimpse: CAPTAIN”

Glory Glimpse: BEARER of SINS

While not an official name, ‘Bearer of Sins’ is a title for Christ that is of critical importance to every Christian.  Mulling over its significances blesses!  It is the entry point to salvation, and it is the key to growing in the likeness of Christ.   Accountability for sin is a constant in Scripture.  Throughout theContinue reading “Glory Glimpse: BEARER of SINS”

Glory Glimpse: AMEN

Our first stop on this Alphabet of Names journey may surprise you, because it’s not often recognized as a name Jesus chose for Himself.  The word “Amen” appears in Scripture over 75 times – both the Old and New Testament – but in Revelation 3:14 Jesus claimed it for Himself!  And unto the angel ofContinue reading “Glory Glimpse: AMEN”

Chosen Parents

You are the parent God chose for your child. Isn’t that a puzzling, sometimes overwhelming concept? As we begin walking the labyrinth of parenting, the paths ahead are blessedly shrouded. The parenting journey includes delights beyond imagination and thorny passages which instill fear and frustration. God’s Word tells us the Creator Himself shepherds those withContinue reading “Chosen Parents”

D.O.G. – Depend on God

My devotion time was led by Hyzer this morning…our 18 oz. grand-dog who spent the night. Opening my prayer time with a plea for God to speak and untangle the chaos in my heart and mind, I immediately heard the waking whines of Hyzer. And here’s what I heard from my Father. Want to hearContinue reading “D.O.G. – Depend on God”