Welcome to the Blog Tour for Names of God: Growing Strong by Grace Fox, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I think it's so important to understand the meaning of the names of God. To know the different characteristics of who He is is such a blessing! Be sure to check out the guest post below and then enter the giveaway!
About the Book
Title: Names of God: Growing Strong
Series: Names of God Devotional Studies #3
Author: Grace Fox
Publisher: Aspire Press
Release Date: July 7, 2026
Genre: Christian living; devotional study
Have the demands of life left you weakened and weary? Do you struggle to get back up after life has knocked you down?
Every day requires a fresh dose of inner strength if we are to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Growing Strong, the third book in Grace Fox’s Names of God series, explores seven Hebrew names of God that will encourage you and fortify your faith:
- Adonai—Lord and Supreme Master
- Yahweh Ropheka—The LORD Your Healer
- Yahweh Makkeh—The LORD Who Smites
- Ruach Elohim—Spirit of God
- El Emunah—Faithful God
- Yahweh Tsuri—The LORD Is My Rock
- Elohei Tehillati—God of My Praise
- The meaning, biblical context, and pronunciation of the Hebrew name
- Compelling examples that illustrate the name’s impact in the lives of historical biblical characters and contemporary women
- A guided prayer
- Reflection questions
- A video link providing additional insights from Grace Fox
Most books about the names of God seek to be informative, but this series treats readers to Grace Fox’s warm, honest, and heartfelt devotional style. You’ll not only dive into the meaning behind God’s names but also nurture your relationship with him and deepen your understanding of his character.
Perfect for individual or small group study, Growing Strong will help empower you to “do all things” through Christ as you grow in his strength (Philippians 4:13 KJV).
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Guest Post
Mimi: Is there a name of God that stands out to you differently than all of the others? I know for myself, when I became a single mom years ago, Jehovah Jireh was the one that stood out and has ever since.
Grace: One of my favorite names of God is Yahweh Tsuri which means “the LORD is my Rock.” It’s believed that King David referred to it while uniting his people to fight enemy nations—“Praise be to the Lord my Rock [Yahweh Tsuri], who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.” (Psalm 144:1 NIV)
Here’s why Yahweh Tsuri is one of my favorite names of God: Yahweh, translated as LORD in our English Bibles, refers to the Creator of the universe, the One for whom nothing is impossible. He is self-sufficient and self-existent. He always was and always will be. He is the great I AM, always present and relevant.
The name Yahweh depicts God as strong and trustworthy at all times. But there’s more: it also infers that He longs for relationship with His creation. Mentioned more than 6,000 times in the Bible, it’s obvious that He wants a personal connection with us.
Tsuri refers to a rock, possibly a large boulder or even a mountain, that offers shelter from elements and enemies. It also infers steadfastness, like the stability that strong pillars lend to a structure of which they are a part. They’re designed to be strong enough to prevent the building from toppling even if the earth beneath it quakes.
The name Yahweh Tsuri assures us that God, for whom nothing is impossible, is our shelter and source of stability amid change, chaos, and circumstances that shake us to the core. He is our Rock in our hard place, and He strengthens us in that space.
Understanding this name’s meaning restored my battle-weary soul several years ago when the ground beneath me gave way: Over a two-month period, six of my friends died, a family member betrayed me, and COVID came within a hair of claiming my only brother.
Grief, shock, disbelief, and fear rocked my world. Amid the chaos, however, Yahweh Tsuri sheltered me with His presence and held me steadfast through His promises. I rose early every morning to read my Bible, and He directed me to passages that spoke of His unending love, faithfulness, and attention to my cries.
Each time a fear tremor struck, I recalled God’s Words and focused on them rather than on the circumstances threatening to topple me. I praised Him for being all-wise, compassionate, and sovereign over my life and my loved ones. I also gave thanks for His presence even on the days I couldn’t feel it and for His promise to bring good from a season that felt so bad. Living from the truth of who God is as manifest through the name Yahweh Tsuri strengthened me and enabled me to survive that most difficult season, and I am forever grateful.
About the Author
Grace Fox is the author of 16 books including "Names of God: Living Unafraid" which won the Christian Editor's Choice Award 2025. She’s a popular media guest and Bible teacher at international women’s events, a member of the “First 5” Bible study writing team (Proverbs 31 Ministries), and an annual contributor to the ""Mornings with Jesus"" 365-day devotional published by Guideposts.
Grace has been a career missionary for more than 30 years. She and her husband co-direct International Messengers Canada, a missionary sending agency with 300 staff in more than 30 countries. They recently moved back to shore after living fulltime aboard a sailboat in Vancouver, British Columbia. Married in 1982, they celebrate three grown kids and 15 grandchildren.
Connect with Grace by visiting gracefox.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each receive a copy of "Names of God: Growing Strong," a copy of "Names of God: Knowing Peace," a $25 Amazon gift card, and a photo with one of God's names on it -- taken and designed by the author and suitable for framing!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 7, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 14, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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