Christ follower desiring others to find Him in their own lives. What unity there would be if we all would live out His love.
Jesus’ disciples were in the thick of learning how to love others with an eternal love. Jesus sent them out on their first mission trip, read Mark 6:7-13 to learn more. They returned to report to Jesus all that they had done and taught, see Mark 6:30. Jesus wanted to separate them from the crowds … More Loving Others with an Eternal Love
There was a young boy who was being tutored under a high priest named Eli. Samuel lived with Eli to learn the ways of being a priest. Read 1 Samuel 1 for his backstory. During this time, God gave very few messages and visions were uncommon, see 1 Samuel 3:1. One particular night, God had … More A Whisper in The Night
Are you desperate for God to help you with something that is out of your control? In Mark 5:21-43, there are two people who needed help. The only place they could go for healing was to Jesus. They heard about His healing power, and they hoped for their own miracles. One is the desperate plea … More Desperate Plea
The apostle Paul had moxie. Every morning he woke up with it. He could because his life was cemented in Christ. Paul lived with a moxie-style faith. A quote from M.J. McClary reveals Paul’s faith, “It takes… moxie to pull up roots and go to a land where the culture and probably the language are … More A Moxie-Style Faith
I have been experiencing watching God’s faithful provision in my children this week. My son became a father to twin boys. Four weeks early, they are thriving. My daughter began a job six months ago where she has been able to spread her wings and flourish. She is doing so well that she received a … More Faithful Provision
Our days are trying, aren’t they? COVID, civil unrest, and now a war that could escalate have proven to shake up everyone. Especially in the last few years, there is so much uncertainty, yet there is reason to celebrate. We have a God that is making things new on a continual basis. In the book … More “I Am Making Everything New”
Ever since the infraction in the Garden, God had a plan to rescue His children back. They were stolen by a cunning serpent. Though the serpent thought he pulled a fast one on God, God already had a plan in place to give man a makeover if he so chooses. He began a restoration project. … More God’s Makeover
People were waking up one Sunday morning with sad, bewildered hearts. What had just happened two days prior was too much for them. Their hope was gone. Or was it? Life can get dark and heavy, full of disappointments. One minute life is going along blissfully, and the next you are facing an unknown darkness, … More The Attitude of Your Heart
Judas, one of Jesus’ disciples, spent intimate time with Jesus listening to Him and seeing with his own eyes the power of His testimony. The day came where he would have deep regret. He allowed the enemy to lead him down a dark road. A road that he thought was the right road but wasn’t. … More A Change of Heart
Everyone faces challenges, some are excruciating while others are mere frustrations or disappointments. Right now, the people of Ukraine are facing dire hardships filled with grief. Their lives are being uprooted, and they do not know what tomorrow will bring. It is scary stuff. Whether facing a war scene, a funeral, a job loss, an … More Remedy for Hardship and Grief
Carol J German 