Perhaps this entry would more accurately be titled “What’s NOT in a Name”. Peter figured out the answer to that question pretty quickly! Check out the account of Simon receiving his new name from Jesus, Peter, and what happens immediately after that event: Laura Stufflebam HolthAs a former University Resident Director, Career Counselor, Certified…
In What’s in a Name? – Pt. 1, I talked about the importance of the names we use with each other. In this segment, I’m shifting to focus on the names God gives us. A while back, I went through a study on Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers – the story of the prophet Hosea…
Over the past several years, I have come to realize just how important names are. Such a seemingly small thing to call someone by their given name, but it makes such a huge difference in how that someone responds to me. Each year when I was a Resident Director I used get feedback from students…
“The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” ~ Proverbs 19:23 “If there is a God, and He’s so good, why does He let bad things happen to His people?” It’s a common quandry among those struggling to believe, but this verse in Proverbs redirects our perspective: It’s…