Hymn Story: God Leads Us Along
God Leads Us Along is a beautiful hymn that is not as well known as many of other hymns.The hymn was written by George A. Young, an obscure preacher and carpenter. He often struggled to…
Names of God: Eloah
Eloah is a Hebrew word meaning god. Elohim is the plural form of Eloah. And there he built an altar and called the place El-bethel, because there God had revealed himself to him when he…
Fathers of the Bible: Zacharias, the Righteous Father
Zacharias and Elisabeth are an older couple, who are childless. Their season of childbearing had passed by. We do learn something about their character. “And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the…
Hope in the Bible: Father of Sick Boy, Help My Unbelief
A man approached Jesus and his disciples, asking him to heal his son. The child had been possessed to the point he couldn’t speak and had seizures where he foamed at the mouth. {Mark 9:17}…
Hymn Story: I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart
I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart is a popular song with children as well as sung around a camp fire. The tune is upbeat, catchy and hard to forget. George William…
Names of God: Eli Maelekhi
Eli Maelekhi means God his king. “They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.” Psalms 68:24 KJV
Jehonadab, father who left a legacy
The name Jehonadab means God is willing. Jehonadab is first mentioned when he joined hands with Jehu in destroying the wicked family of Ahab. {2 Kings 10:15-16} He partnered to destroy and suppress the worship…
Uncertain Times: Jonah in the Belly of the Whale
The story of Jonah and the whale is well known. Those three days in the belly of a large fish had to be uncertain and scary. Jonah had no idea what would happen as he…
Hymn Story: Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Breathe on Me, Breath of God was written by Edwin Hatch. Hatch was an English theologian born in Derby, England on September 4, 1835. He eventually became Bishop of Manchester and noted for his strong…
Names of God: El Simchath Gili
El Simchath Gili means the Lord is my joy or God, my exceeding joy “Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. I will praise you with…
Fathers in the Bible: Ahaz and Manasseh, the Evil Fathers
Today, we are going to visit with two kings no one would want to be the child of. Ahaz means one that takes or has held. He was the son of Jotham and father of…
Hope in the Bible: Elijah Trusted God to Show Up
Elijah is one of the great prophets and only one of two men were are told was taken to heaven with the Lord. At the transfiguration of Jesus, Moses and Elijah are the two who…
Hymn Story: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Charles Wesley wrote Jesus, Lover of My Soul only months after he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He titled his hymn “In Temptation”. Little is known about the details and inspiration of the…
Names of God: El Shaddai
El Shaddai means the God of the mountain and God is almighty and the Lord God Almighty. When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty (El…
Fathers in the Bible: Samuel, the Rebuked Father
Samuel was the son of Hannah and Elkanah and raised by Eli. He served God his whole life The name Samuel means heard, asked of God, and appointed by God. Sadly, Samuel , the great…
Hope in Bible: The Woman at the Well
On his way to Samaria, Jesus stops in Sychar to rest at Jacob’s well. While there, a woman comes in the middle of the day. {John 4:1-42} Jesus ask the woman for a drink, which…
Song Story: Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
This popular praise and worship song was written by Rick Founds in 1989. Founds began writing music at an early age and has written over 300 songs. He moved to California, where he served as…
Names of God: El Sali
El Sali means God my rock and a prayer of thanksgiving. The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock (El Sali); and exalted be God, the rock of my salvation. 2 Samuel 22:47
Fathers in the Bible: Eli, the Negligent Father
We first meet Eli when Hannah prays for a child. He believe her to be drunk because of her fervent prayers. When Samuel is weaned, Hannah takes him to Eli at the temple. From there,…
Uncertainty in Bible: Esther Redeems Her People
Esther is raised up from orphan girl to Queen through a series of events which can only be orchestrated by the Lord. {Esther 1-2} But, there’s trouble. Haman, the right hand to the king, doesn’t…