I want to pursue Christ like the wise men did long ago. God promised a Savior and a group of men watched the skies closely for God to unveil His plan. They studied the scriptures, God’s very own words given to all mankind, and orientated themselves to see with their own eyes the splendor of … More Pursuing Passion
Today, my heart is sad. “Lord, I need you to comfort me. I need you to help me in this time of mourning.” By how it looks, God will be coming for one of His own soon. In the waiting, I look to God for He is my comforter and sustainer, my strength and my … More When Your Heart is Sad
What are you facing today? Does life feel like one blow after another? You come out of one trying circumstance to be thrown into another one. You never know what the day holds, but thankfully you have access to the One who has all your circumstances under control. Your life may not feel like it’s … More Challenging Faith
Right from birth we learn about ourselves through our senses. God gave us five of them: taste, smell, touch, hearing and sight. They open us up to the world around us. While they help us to identify who we are, God does not want us to solely rely on them. We become lovers of the … More Living Beyond Yourself
When life is going your way, it is easy to trust God. How do you react when the opposite happens, when life causes your boat to topple around on some stormy water for a lengthy amount of time? You pray, you seek His guidance, you do your best to rely on God as you wait … More Trusting During Stormy Trials
Whether you turn on the news or read social media articles, it is evident that godlessness is growing at an alarming rate. What you see are people who are hungry, unsatisfied, and bent on serving themselves rather than loving their neighbors more. An awakening needs to happen for God does not tolerate godlessness for very … More On The Brink of Judgment
Yesterday morning, I woke up, read my Bible, and asked God, “What do you want me to do today? I could keep deep cleaning around the house or go Christmas shopping or work on my devotional book.” I went about my morning routine waiting for God to lead me in one of these ways. Little … More Anticipating God
Do you realize that salvation is a two-step process? You must first come to believe that you are a sinner. You and I fail at walking righteously in the sight of God. Every person is born with this condition. The source of our dilemma comes from Adam and Eve. Disobedience occurred when Adam and Eve … More Stay the Course
In studying the book of Hebrews, you learn a great deal about Jesus. You gain a clear understanding of who He is and why you desperately need to follow Him home. Jesus is the answer to the problem that plagues every human being. We are sinful. We fall short of God’s glorious standard, see Romans … More Why You Need Jesus
Today is the best day of your life. You have an opportunity to make changes, changes that would better your life. I don’t mean financially better. Money can be taken in an instant, and you can’t take it with you when you die. What I mean by better is that you go deep in faith … More Prone To Wander
Carol J German 