Have you ever studied the names of God in the order they are revealed to us in the Bible?

It's a life-changing experience!

​Each of God's wonderful names is tethered to one of His awesome character traits. When we study His names in this order, we see each of His character traits build on the one before it.

Let's take a journey through these 16 names of God—Elohim, Yahweh, El Elyon, Adonai, El Shaddai, El Olam, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Nissi, Qanna, Jehovah Mekoddishkem, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Sabaoth, Jehovah Raah, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah.

Let's discover the strength in these names and claim the truth found in Proverbs 18:10. ​"The name of the Lord is a Strong Tower; the righteous run into it and are safe."

In the vast, beautiful tapestry of the Bible, the names of God are like radiant threads, each one weaving its unique brilliance into His overall grand design for all humanity.

Each name illuminates a specific facet of His character and beckons us into a deeper understanding of who He truly is.

The journey through these 16 names of God, as presented in the book "16 Names of God: A Strong Tower to Run to," is a pilgrimage that unveils the profound beauty of our Creator.

​Join me as we explore why studying these names in biblical order is not just a choice but a revelation of divine significance.

​God knows us by our name (Isaiah 43:1). Shouldn’t we also know Him by His?

In ancient times, the Israelites took journeys to the temple in Jerusalem to worship. These were sacred occasions during yearly festivals. Their journeys included singing the Songs of Ascent, a collection of Psalms 120-134. These songs reminded them of God's grace and mercy. They also reminded them of His provision, protection, and salvation. These reminders were especially comforting during challenging times. 

Today, our places of worship are much closer, but we can still learn from this ancient practice. We still need to be reminded of God's goodness and these 15 Psalms do just that!

​Read more about A Journey of Worship: The Psalms of Ascent Bible Study here.

Over the last few years, I have become a big fan of podcasts, and I feel fortunate to have found several that I regularly look to as supplements for my spiritual walk and growth.

Biblically enriching podcasts are a wonderful blessing of our time. They allow us to connect with other believers, whom we may not otherwise ever meet on this side of eternity.

We can learn, be encouraged, and be challenged by the truths they share and the experiences through which God has grown them.

​While they are by no means a replacement for the faithful teaching of a local church or our personal time in God’s Word, theologically sound podcasts are a wonderful addition to our pursuit of holiness. ​

In ancient times, the Israelites took journeys to the temple in Jerusalem to worship. These were sacred occasions during yearly festivals. Their journeys included singing the Songs of Ascent, a collection of Psalms 120-134. These songs reminded them of God's grace and mercy. They also reminded them of His provision, protection, and salvation. These reminders were especially comforting during challenging times. 

Today, our places of worship are much closer, but we can still learn from this ancient practice. We still need to be reminded of God's goodness and these 15 Psalms do just that!

​Read more about A Journey of Worship: The Psalms of Ascent Bible Study here.

Don’t you just love reading through the Gospels and watching how Jesus dealt with people who came to Him? There is so much to learn from watching His interactions with people.

He was compassionate, but He called out sin when He saw it. He ministered to the obvious needs in healing the sick, but He also worked to reach the hearts of people even when they didn’t reveal their thoughts to Him.

It is a fascinating study for me.

In thinking about these interactions, I am drawn to one of my favorites, when Jesus met with a ruler in the synagogue named Jairus. Take a moment and read the account in Mark 5:21-43.

In ancient times, the Israelites took journeys to the temple in Jerusalem to worship. These were sacred occasions during yearly festivals. Their journeys included singing the Songs of Ascent, a collection of Psalms 120-134. These songs reminded them of God's grace and mercy. They also reminded them of His provision, protection, and salvation. These reminders were especially comforting during challenging times. 

Today, our places of worship are much closer, but we can still learn from this ancient practice. We still need to be reminded of God's goodness and these 15 Psalms do just that!

​Read more about A Journey of Worship: The Psalms of Ascent Bible Study here.