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Have you ever felt overlooked, forgotten, or alone in your pain? Hagar knew that feeling. Vulnerable and discouraged, she fled into the wilderness—but there she was found by God. Join us as we encounter El Roi, “the God who sees me,” and discover the comfort of knowing that no matter what we face, we are never beyond His sight or His compassionate care.

Scripture References: Genesis 16:1-16

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From Series: "Hallowed Be Thy Names"

Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?” Modern culture often answers, “Not much.” Scripture, however, gives a very different answer. In the Old Testament, naming a child was much more than picking a pretty word. A name signified the essence, character, or nature of a person. The same is true of God. Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself through more than one hundred names and descriptive titles. Each name unveils something of His character, His power, and His faithfulness, often emerging in moments when His people needed Him most. Throughout the rest of the summer, we'll explore eight of these names, discovering how each one helps us know God more deeply and respond to Him with greater love, trust, and reverence.

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