People protest, advertisements are aired, and shirts are worn that speak about inclusion. Everyone deserves to be seen and heard. Everyone deserves to be respected, and we all would agree. Yet, we don’t see it lived out. It seems to elude our best intentions. There is a “Jesus Gets Us” ad campaign that is seen … More Yes, Jesus Loves You, But…
My grandson loves this song! For an almost two-year-old, it’s impressive how well he knows this hymn. While he may not fully understand what holy means just yet, do we? Do we fully grasp the holiness of God? I think if we did, we would think and act differently. Throughout the Bible, we read story … More Holy, Holy, Holy
We all dream of a perfect world. One day it will take place, but until Jesus returns to correct what sin has destroyed, our days are filled with strife. Currently, the strife has taken a dark turn. People are unable to distinguish between good and evil. Take the United States for example, how has such … More The USA Is Not Feeling Well
What are you facing today that is causing you to wane in your joyfulness; especially during this Christmas season? Whether circumstances are playing a part or a person(s) is disrupting your expectations, take about 30 minutes and watch the sermon by Pastor Kenny White on joy. Go to friendshipmn.org/sermons and watch under the Advent series … More What Is Stealing Your Joy?
I have come to know in a very deep, personal way, the love of Jesus Christ. I can say from the bottom of my heart that God’s love is the most wonderful. It is up close and personal. He has proven time and time again that I can count on Him, fully relying on the … More He’s My Ride Or Die
God set His heart in motion when He created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). Everything He created made Him glad and He said it was good. He created man with the most endearing love ever. His love is unconditional, pure, and it can never be thwarted. Sin may have disrupted His creation, but … More Set Your Heart In Motion
Pastor John Piper has said, “Occasionally, weep deeply over the life that you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Feel the pain, then wash your face, trust God, and embrace the life that He’s given you.” Can you relate to these words? Has God placed you in a season of accepting what He has for … More God Throws Curveballs
The apostle named Peter shares how to become a child of God in Acts 2:38, “Peter replied, ‘Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then, you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Paul, … More The 10% Club
What do you wish for? What makes you happy? What do you seek after? You ask yourself these questions pretty regularly. It is what drives your actions each day. While God gives the freedom to express yourself freely and to choose whom you will serve today, see Joshua 24:15, your freedom comes with a warning … More The Deadly Golden Carrot
If God is so good, why does He allow heartache on this side of heaven? If God is so loving, why do people suffer? If He can stop any evil act from happening, why doesn’t He? We all ask questions like these, and thankfully God has given us His Word so we can gain understanding … More Why Such Heartache In Life?
Carol J German 