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Names for the Divine at Eastside Friends

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The Divine has many names, and no name will ever come close to a full description. Here are some of the words and phrases that Eastside Friends use, in no particular order:

  • Great Spirit
  • Spirit
  • Higher Power
  • God
  • Presence
  • “I am that I am”
  • Holy One
  • Creator
  • Yahweh
  • Goddess
  • Divine Author
  • Comforter
  • Abba
  • Holy Spirit
  • Inward Light
  • The Hound of Heaven
  • Holy Wisdom
  • The Truth
  • The Generous One
  • Gift-Giver
  • The Open-Handed
  • Lord
  • Chief
  • Boss
  • Jesus
  • The Ground of my Being
  • The Rock
  • Shepherd
  • Redeemer
  • Savior
  • Teacher
  • Love
  • Light

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