What are you facing today that is causing you to wane in your joyfulness; especially during this Christmas season? Whether circumstances are playing a part or a person(s) is disrupting your expectations, take about 30 minutes and watch the sermon by Pastor Kenny White on joy. Go to friendshipmn.org/sermons and watch under the Advent series … More What Is Stealing Your Joy?
I have come to know in a very deep, personal way, the love of Jesus Christ. I can say from the bottom of my heart that God’s love is the most wonderful. It is up close and personal. He has proven time and time again that I can count on Him, fully relying on the … More He’s My Ride Or Die
God set His heart in motion when He created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). Everything He created made Him glad and He said it was good. He created man with the most endearing love ever. His love is unconditional, pure, and it can never be thwarted. Sin may have disrupted His creation, but … More Set Your Heart In Motion
We have much to be thankful for. May next week be a blessed time with whomever you are sharing a meal with. I can’t help but share something impressive that I learned in Bible Study a couple weeks ago. It is very fitting as we enter into Thanksgiving week with maybe some family and friends … More Abounding Thankfulness
There is only one thing that is 100% guaranteed in life, and that is God’s love. Even in the darkest days of rebellion, God’s love remains intact. He never throws in the towel on anyone. Until you take your last breath, God moves heaven and earth to get you to see who He is. His … More It’s A Sure Thing
When life becomes comfy, too comfy, your thinking becomes muddled. It can’t reason clearly for there is confusion swimming around your thoughts. It can also become muddled when your basic needs aren’t being met, and you go into survival mode. Whether your basic needs are always met or you find yourself in need, if your … More Muddled Thinking
Pastor John Piper has said, “Occasionally, weep deeply over the life that you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Feel the pain, then wash your face, trust God, and embrace the life that He’s given you.” Can you relate to these words? Has God placed you in a season of accepting what He has for … More God Throws Curveballs
What makes your life challenging today? Remember that God has purpose in your pain, whether it be physical, mental, spiritual, or relational. He knows exactly what you are going through and why. It is essential to keep God as your main focus as He leads you to healing, resolution or understanding of the plight that … More Purpose In Your Pain
God wants you to breathe, my friend. He wants your days to playout where His presence dictates your actions. You think and act according to the Holy Spirit leading you. Unfortunately, your wants and desires get in the way and it’s easy to push Jesus to the back burner as you fill up your days … More God Wants You To Breathe
Did you happen to watch Erika Kirk’s speech at her husband’s funeral on Sunday? If not, I highly recommend that you do. It is the most powerful speech given! Here is a young woman who is in the depth of great sorrow over her husband being murdered. She is left behind to care for their … More God’s Turning Point
Carol J German 