This Week With Jesus

On thinking about the subject line one decided to research it and came across a beautiful and meaningful post about this. We could not help but share it with you, our readers.   Withholding from God By Erika in Symphony of Praise “You did what?” My mouth dropped open as my husband told the story. I couldn’t believe it. “God told you to sacrifice our son? Abraham, what is wrong with you? Where is Isaac? Where is my son?” Abraham calmly replied, “He is outside with the servants tending to the animals. He is fine Sarah”. “Okay, let me get this straight! You bound my son to an altar. You treated him like an animal. You lifted a knife to kill him, and you say everything is fine?” “Sarah, what would you have me do? Disobey God? God told me to take our son . . . our Isaac . . . our baby . . . our heir . . . our life. Isaac was to be sacrificed as a burnt offering to God. I didn’t question. If God gave him to us, God can take him from us. Our son was God’s before he was ours.” I saw Abraham s

What's in a name? Plenty if we go by the Bible. Name changes, most often given by God, establish a new identity and purpose God wants its user to embody. In the Bible, names often convey identity, destiny, or divine promise. The practice of changing names marks transformative journeys and reflects new beginnings, new statuses, or new roles designated by God. Based on your journey, what name would you choose today? Some may define who you have become and some may define who you want to be.  Here are a few suggestions:  1.       Abigail: Hebrew — The father’s joy. 2. Alexandra: Greek — Helper; defender of mankind. 3. Alice: English — Noble; kind. 4. Amara: Latin — Strong; attractive; stylish. 5. Amelia: German — Industrious; striving. 6. Anne: Hebrew — Favored grace. 7. Arianna: Greek — Holy. 8. Avery: French — Wise. 9. Charvi: Sanskrit — Beautiful. 10. Gabriella: Hebrew — Devoted to God. 11. Grace: Latin: Goodness; generosity. 12. Hannah: Hebrew — Fav