Be encouraged today like I am with an excerpt from a book titled, “Trusting God,” by Jerry Bridges. He gives a clear picture in how to abide in Christ as we face hardships. Every one of us faces burdens as we navigate through life. Every one of us carries “thorns” in our flesh that God … More Why God Allows Adversity to Strike
When life is going your way, it is easy to trust God. How do you react when the opposite happens, when life causes your boat to topple around on some stormy water for a lengthy amount of time? You pray, you seek His guidance, you do your best to rely on God as you wait … More Trusting During Stormy Trials
Jesus says in Luke 21:33, “Heaven and earth will disappear, but My words will never disappear.” Stop and allow God to speak to your heart with this truth. This truth should instill a thirst for the scriptures. So much so, that you drink them in regularly with an open heart that desires to receive His … More An American Travesty
You know that God is in control over all things for He is Sovereign. In Micah 7:18-20 you read, “Where is there another like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of His special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love. … More Fight For Your Faith!
Whether you turn on the news or read social media articles, it is evident that godlessness is growing at an alarming rate. What you see are people who are hungry, unsatisfied, and bent on serving themselves rather than loving their neighbors more. An awakening needs to happen for God does not tolerate godlessness for very … More On The Brink of Judgment
Yesterday, God allowed my daughter and I to face the unknown where we had to trust God. My daughter has the ability to choose where she wants to live for her job is remote, so we are visiting a coastal town on the East Coast to see if a beach town is something she would … More A Posture of Peace In The Unknown
Yesterday morning, I woke up, read my Bible, and asked God, “What do you want me to do today? I could keep deep cleaning around the house or go Christmas shopping or work on my devotional book.” I went about my morning routine waiting for God to lead me in one of these ways. Little … More Anticipating God
Today is the day for Americans to let God intervene in their lives. Today is the day for change, and this change begins within each home, and within each heart. Families need to fight for truth and justice or else silent sins will take you and I down, then our families, then our neighborhoods and … More Silent Sins
Carol J German 