Christmas is upon us once again. While it is an annual event, it shouldn’t be in your heart. Jesus came to do business. His business is the condition of your heart. His goal is to convince you that He is worth following. His aim is to show you that you need Him. Why? Because this … More Contending with Your Heart
I am a shallow-water girl. The deeper the water, the more apprehensive I get. Deep water is dark and you just never know what is down in the depths. So, when God takes me to deeper waters of trust, I tend to cringe a bit and want to hold back. “Lord, I am comfortable right … More Deep Sea Diving
Romans 5:6-8 says, “When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed His great love for … More Every Person Deserves Love
Throughout the growing season, plants need to be pruned to make room for better growth. The gardener carefully snips the dead blooms off and removes any dried leaves. With some water, sunshine, and tender hands, a garden becomes one of beauty for our eyes to see and for small creatures to drink from as they … More The Pruning Shears
While sandy beaches, palm trees, and tropical drinks come to mind when you think of island living, I want to take you to a particular island that one of Jesus’ disciples had to endure. It was far from what you envision. Think about your own faith journey as you read today’s story. John, the last … More Island Living
My husband has very keen eyesight when it comes to distance, especially with wildlife. He can see an eagle flying high above by noticing its white head. He can see deer in the thicket, turkeys in a field, as well as squirrels in trees. He is always telling me, “Look at that deer, or those … More Can You See it?
What if we chose to be friendly, generous, and considerate towards others? What would happen? These three traits define kindness from Oxford Dictionaries. From Never Forgotten Always Loved by DaySpring, we learn what happens when kindness is given out regularly. “Kindness is one of the great blessing in life. It builds bridges instead of walls. … More What If We Chose Kindness?
God has His clock set for a time when sin will be no more. No one knows when it will be. As every believer waits in expectation, God gives clues so you can keep yourself ready and waiting for the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords to return to gather His flock. Then, … More God’s Clock is Ticking
Taken from biblestudytools.com, “God’s love is unconditional, unending, and unmistakable. You are (His) beloved. Love could be explained as wanting the best for someone, and that’s exactly what God intends for you. God loves you simply because He loves you. You don’t have to work for His affection. You don’t have to set yourself straight … More Lord, your Love Is Not A Fairy Tale
“The end of the world is coming soon.” (1 Peter 4:7) Jesus and the disciples let everyone know this reality back in their day. Although 2,000 years have passed, don’t let the lull of Christ’s delay cause you to ignore what is about to take place. No one knows the day or hour when Jesus … More the Lion Is About To Roar
Carol J German 