When we think of something sprouting up, we think of a newly planted garden. New life begins with a single seed. When placed in darkness and watered, the seed changes and expands with new growth. Eventually it pushes forth the soil of darkness and sprouts upward into what it is intended to be. May we … More Sprouting Up
God is calling each of us. We are to be listening and answering Him by making the necessary changes that He is asking of us. We are to be done with “trying”, which is in our own efforts, and begin to embrace change. Here is where God meets us in all His fullness. Here is … More New Year New You
Read John 6:1-15. This well-known story in Scripture is recorded only in the book of John. Jesus’ ministry was becoming quite popular and people followed Him for the wrong reason(s). Reread verses 14-15. They saw Jesus do miraculous signs and heal the sick and they wanted a piece of Him for themselves. People were living … More Your Needs Are Met
Last week we talked about Lydia. She represents many of us. She has a successful career, is financially stable and worshiped God. She was found by a riverbank praying with other women. In Acts 16 we see that she listened to Paul and Silas talk about Jesus. As she listened to truth, God opened her … More Crazy Love
Read John 5:31-47. We continue to deepen our knowledge of who Christ is. I pray that this Christmas will be awe-inspiring for you. These verses are a continuation of Jesus speaking on who He is. Remembering from last week’s lesson, Jewish leaders continued to oppose who Christ says He is. Instead of retaliating, He continues … More The Lamb Of God
Many years ago during a hustling and bustling time, a baby was born. Not just any baby, but The King. He came in the most unconventional way. People had been waiting for the Messiah to come and save man from sin. Human reasoning would dictate that God would come in regal fashion but if He … More Christmas And Easter: A Dynamic Duo
As we read today’s scripture lesson, John 5:16-30, may God deepen your readiness in celebrating His birth. We are going to learn, from Jesus Himself, who He is. As He goes about in His ministry, we see that He irritates the Jewish leaders. So much so that they want to kill Him! In my Bible, … More The Son of God
As we transition from thankfulness into gratefulness, let’s spend the month of December deepening our walks with God. We are made to follow after a tiny baby who grew into the greatest King! A King who went all the way in His love for us. It’s a crazy love since He gives man an opportunity … More Faith That Heals
I think the most inspiring man in Jesus’ time was Paul. He understood the love that Jesus pours out to us. In 2 Timothy 4:16-18, he gives a quick recap of his life. Because he welcomed Jesus into his life on the road to Damascus, see Acts 9:1-22, he faced many ups and downs throughout … More Living Like Paul
Read John 5:1-15. After healing a young boy from afar, we read how Jesus travels around the region sharing who He is. We see that there was a healing pool in Jerusalem where many sick people waited and waited for the stirring up of the water. When it bubbled up, you had to be the … More Steps to Authentic Healing
Carol J German 