Yesterday, the United States celebrated Juneteenth. It commemorated the freedom of enslaved people in our country. Many have immigrated to the United States for the reasons stated by Franklin Roosevelt, “Everyone has a right to freedom of speech and expression, freedom to worship God in their own way, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.” … More Freedom From Slavery
There is only one place where true faith begins. It is found in the heart of God. It is what God uses to help His children to believe in Him. He wants every person to see who He is and come to know Him in a real and personal way. He achieves this by giving … More Where True Faith Begins
When you study the letters that Paul wrote to churches, you notice a common theme. Paul would tell followers of Jesus, “Hey, pay attention!” Often, early believers would be fervent in their faith for Christ, but over time their faith would wane. Day-to-day life would become a distraction. False prophets would speak of anything but … More Hey, Pay Attention!
Yesterday was Memorial Day for the United States. It’s the day we remember those who lost their lives in active military service. They fought for American freedom. Soldiers, today, still fight for freedom. It is a never-ending process. Jesus, also fought for freedom, the freedom from the enslavement to sin. It, too, is a never-ending … More Jesus and The American Soldier
Jesus was the most big-hearted and generous out of any man that walked on earth. He came to give of Himself in a way that would benefit everyone around Him; past, present, and future. When you receive His gift of salvation, you receive a heart like His, big-hearted for God and others. Paul helps believers … More Big-Hearted Like Jesus
Many like to escape to the wilderness and become more in tune with nature. It’s easier to focus and reprioritize things in your life when you are out in God’s creation. With God, He often places His children in wilderness settings to help them refocus or reprioritize their lives. Things have gotten in the way … More Wilderness Living
One would think that the early church in the Bible would be the perfect example for believers today, but when you read through the letters from the apostle Paul, you realize that they were far from perfect. Paul sent two letters to the church in Corinth for two reasons, one reason is they needed encouragement … More Seeing The Big Picture
“While we are in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life. God Himself has prepared us for this, … More To Be Swallowed Up By Life
At the time of your salvation, your faith is exciting and new. You are open to what God has for you, full of expectations and hope. You are eager to learn truth and experience freedom from sin. As the days go by, you soon realize that it takes work to keep your faith alive and … More Keep Your Faith Flowing Free
The love of God gives off an aroma like sweet perfume. What does a transformed life look like that would exude such sweetness to those around them? Paul tells believers how in his second letter to the church in Corinth. They were needing some help in living like true believers, so Paul was sending them … More A Sweet Aroma
Carol J German 