The best way to leave 2020 behind is to shed all your unwanted clothing (expectations, habits, etc.) from this chaotic year, and jump into 2021 naked! Yes, it will be chilly, scary, and inhibiting. It will also being freeing, exhilarating, and your body, mind, and spirit will thank you. Let’s face it, you don’t know … More Skinny Dip in the Dark
God had every detail planned out for the arrival of His Son. Our gracious Father was going to come to us in a very intimate and personal way. Jesus’ name is fitting. It means Emmanuel, or God is with us. While one would think that God would send His Son in all glory and splendor, … More A Star Shining Bright
“The armies of heaven surrounded the shepherds. They told of the Messiah, the Savior, has been born. The shepherds responded, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened.’ They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph, and there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing Him, they told … More Behold Christmas
Next week, you and I have the honor and privilege of celebrating one of the greatest events ever! This event is two-fold. You will miss its importance if you just see Christmas and not attach Easter to it. Christmas and Easter go hand-in-hand. In the book of Colossians, Paul shares how the two cannot be … More Hear Ye Hear Ye!
I struggle with having expectations. In my mind, I like to play out how a situation may happen, how I hope it occurs. You could say it is how I prepare myself, you know, have a little control. Then reality sets in and what I thought would happen doesn’t. This leaves me feeling frustrated, which … More Open Hands
Zephaniah 3:17 says, “For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” “This is no ordinary love the prophet is referring to. It is mighty. … More God is Smitten By You
Holiday time is no time for dieting. We like to celebrate around deliciousness, don’t we? We like to eat rich, comforting foods that satisfy our palettes. We don’t worry about nutrition. We are focused on what satisfies our cravings, then when the new year rolls around, we make resolutions to eat healthier. We find, though, … More Broccoli is Delicious
God makes Himself known everywhere, waiting to be found. Martin Luther once said, “God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and the in the flowers, and clouds, and stars.” All you have to do is look up and see. I mean, intently look at what is around you with … More God is Waiting to Be Found
It was customary in biblical days for a man to have more than one wife. A man named Elkanah had two wives, Peninnah and Hannah. Pen, for short, was able to give her husband children while Hannah could not. Feeling barren, alone, and disappointed, Hannah would be reduced to tears because of Pen’s taunting towards … More God Gives You Hope
Jesus’ resurrection not only offers eternal life, but you are given the privilege to walk into the presence of God anytime you want. “Jesus uttered another loud cry and breathed His last, and the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.” (Mark 15:38, Matthew 27:50-51) This curtain … More The Lord Hears Your Voice
Carol J German 