Throughout the gospels, Jesus challenged people’s faith. “How serious are you in following Me,” He might say? You could find Him in the Temple as well as going from town-to-town sharing who He is and what it means to follow Him. In Mark 12, Jesus gave many lessons on practical living that would cause people … More Allocating God’s Funds
With God by my side, I have no reason not to trust. My gaze should be so focused upon Him. I should be so enamored of who He is that no perilous cliff (or rainstorm) should shake my belief. God and I have traveled the years together and I have found Him to be faithful. … More A Lesson in The Rain
I remember going to the hospital early in the morning. It was time for my son to arrive. I was going to become a mother. After an induction, the breaking of my water, and a couple hours of pushing, I held this cute little guy who stole my heart. God blessed me with a little … More The Heartbeat of Christ’s Love
Throughout life, you often find yourself sitting in the gap between the ending of one thing and the beginning of something new. It may be a job change, or the nine months of pregnancy to becoming a parent. It is often a waiting time that will stretch you. This gap time is where God deepens … More Sitting In the Gap
The greatest reward isn’t a gold medal in the Olympics, or to have riches like Elon Musk. It wouldn’t even come close to being the person discovering the cure for cancer. The greatest reward bestowed to man is within reach of every person ever born, unfortunately way too many ignore it. Take the man in … More The Greatest Reward
The calendar says spring, yet the temperature outside still says winter. When I walked my dog this morning, I needed my winter coat, my hat and mittens. Minnesota fights the change from winter to spring. It simply does not want to let go. I realized that my heart is the same way. I get settled … More Shifting Seasons
God’s love is very simple. Jesus chose to leave heaven and become like you and me for one reason, to die in our place. Because of sin, we are hopeless, and we need saving. This week marks the final trek of Jesus’ journey to the cross. Thursday commemorates His final meal with His closest friends. … More Simple Love
Let’s face it, life is brutal, unkind, and unfair. Many are facing extreme circumstances where their lives are thrown into an upheaval, and they have no idea how they are going to land. Others are facing trials on a smaller scale. They are facing disappointments, hurts, unmet expectations, deferred hope, to name a few. In … More Wounded Heart
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
Carol J German 