Maon – Dwelling Place

God as our spiritual home—what a thought! We can enjoy the safety of His walls, relish the warmth of His love, and experience the peace of His presence. “Lord, you have been our dwelling place

Melekh HaGoyim – King of Nations

God chose Abraham and promised He would bless the world through his descendants (Genesis 12:3). But this didn’t mean God would be King of the Jews—Abraham’s descendants—only. “Who should not fear you, King of the

Metzudah – Fortress

The Hebrew word for fortress refers to an impregnable stronghold, usually high up on a mountain. David, of all people, was familiar with such places. As a shepherd boy, he often had to seek out

Migdal Oz – Strong Tower

In Psalm 61, David calls God his “strong tower.” This word picture brings to mind a righteous person who stays above the fray and remains secure from peril because he or she has run to

Ner – Lamp

With God as our lamp, we have the light we need to do the work He has called us to do. What’s more, remaining in God’s light scares away the enemy too. “You, Lord, are

Or Goyim – Light of the Nations

Every hit movie or great novel features the proverbial “plot twist.” You’re sitting there munching on your popcorn, when suddenly the story veers off in a direction you never imagined.v “I, the LORD, have called

Ori – My Light

Imagine a tent full of Boy Scouts with only one flashlight to share. Midnight hikes to the outhouse would surely turn into comical adventures as all those scouts try to follow one small beam of