There was a man who was raised to know Jewish laws. He learned to follow them so precisely that when Jesus came to teach people to follow Him above the Old Testament laws, this Jew became irate. He was in agreement with many other Jews, even their spiritual leaders, to stop this movement called the … More God’s Lightbulb Moment
No matter the situation or the circumstance you face, when you allow God to become your solution, you can add “But Jesus will…” to the end of your need knowing that He is taking care of it. Help is on the way. Even before you pray and ask God for help, He is already working … More Help is On The Way
What things do you ponder on and wonder about? Whatever it is, God has an answer for you. As you mature in your faith, God helps you to understand the world around you, as well as who you are as a human being. He helps you face reality. When you go to Him with an … More Our Understanding God
What do you think about? What consumes your mind? There is much to fixate your thoughts on each day. Many of them are good, they help you to discern your next steps. Others, though, are what I would call time wasters. All they do is distract, destroy, or hinder. You are less productive when you … More Flipping the Script in Your Mind
As Paul was traveling around during his second missionary journey, he found some women praying by the river. Paul would speak about the Good News found in Jesus Christ. One woman, named Lydia, intently listened to what Paul had to say. From the scriptures, we know she was a merchant who sold nice fabric; see … More A Woman By the River
Let’s face it, life is taxing and hard. I believe every person faces some form of anxiety on a daily basis, unless you are sitting on beach sipping a cool drink feeling the warm breeze on your face. While some handle stress well, for others it’s a battle that is often fought alone. The battle … More The 411 on Reducing Stress
Over the holidays, we got rid of cable. The TV was set for it, yet when we disconnected the cable and tried connecting a streaming service, my husband and daughter had some issues. It appeared to not want to work. I mentioned to them that maybe unplugging the TV may reset it and perhaps it … More The Great Reset
Take a deep breath and think about this word, unrushed. What comes to your mind? What would your life look like if you lived each day this way? I have a feeling that God would love for you to live unrushed. Jesus did, His disciples did, and you can too. As you think about your … More Living Unrushed
Let me start out with a Francis Chan quote from his book, Forgotten God, pages 16-17, “If I were Satan and my ultimate goal was to thwart God’s kingdom and purposes, one of my main strategies would be to get churchgoers to ignore the Holy Spirit. Without Him, people operate in their own strength and … More Awaken The Quiet Spirit
Do you desire to know God on a deeper level? Do you wish you could hear from Him more readily? Even if you have been walking with God for some time, you still have pockets of unbelief in your heart. No one is able to fully understand God on this side of heaven. Sin is … More Unlocking Your Faith
Carol J German 