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Continue reading →: Encountering El Roi: The God Who Sees YouPart 2 of the “Names of God” Bible Study Series She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are El Roi” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” (Genesis 16:13) What the Name El Roi Means The name El Roi, or “the God…
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Continue reading →: The Importance of Christian Friendship in MidlifeToday is National Best Friends Day—a day that celebrates the friendships we hold close. There’s something about friendship in midlife that feels different. It’s a season with moments that can make you feel like the new kid in school all over again. That’ ‘s exactly how I felt at the…
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Continue reading →: A Day Trip to Abilene, Kansas: Murals, History, and Small-Town CharmSometimes the best day trips for my husband and me aren’t the ones with a detailed plan—they’re the ones where we just head out, explore a bit, and discover whatever comes our way. That’s exactly what our 90-mile Saturday drive from Topeka to Abilene turned into. And while we only…
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Continue reading →: Understanding Elohim: The God Who is the All-PowerfulPart 1 of the “Names of God” Bible Study Series In the beginning, Elohim created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1) Elohim: What This Name Means The name Elohim is the very first name used for God in the Bible—and that’s not accidental. Elohim means the “one true God”—strong,…
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Continue reading →: How the Names of God Reveal His Character (and What it Means for Us Today)“And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) When I was choosing names for each of my sons, I didn’t just pick names I liked—I also wanted biblical names with meaningful stories behind them. I remember flipping through baby name books and…





