In Matthew 9:36, you learn that Jesus had compassion on (people) because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Notice the context of this verse with the previous verses in chapter 9. They reveal why Jesus had to come to earth. Every human has needs that only God can rectify. God had … More Tap Into His Compassion
God desires for you to live in peace. He made it possible when He sent His Son down to earth over 2,000 years ago. Right from conception, Jesus began changing hearts. Read how God began using Jesus in Luke 1:39-45. “Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”41 This is the secret sauce to having deep … More Peace For Christmas
“Jesus used His power to draw a crowd, to get the attention of people so they would know He was the Son of God sent to redeem them from their sins. They would see His power and believe that He could be their salvation. “He also got to uncover His glory, His majesty, His dominion, … More See Extraordinary Things
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
Carol J German 