This Christmas, take some time to really think about the nativity scene. God sending His Son down from perfect heaven to a very not so perfect world. Why? Because this world is corrupt, immoral, and vile, and Jesus was willing to come and combat sin on our behalf. Every human being is incapable of becoming … More Undeserved Favor
In God’s Word there is a prayer that is spoken by Christ Himself. You can read its entirety in John 17. I want to focus on verses 20-26. It is the very words of Christ for you and I today. May this Christmas become the most beautiful one yet. What makes Christmas beautiful is not … More A Christmas Prayer
Why Jesus came to earth as an infant is a big enough reason to have ferocious faith. A faith so intense that it affects every part of your life, right down to your soul. From studying God’s Word, you know that Jesus gave His all for every human being in every generation. He experienced what … More Ferocious Faith
Think of your heart as a house. It is where your spirit hangs out. If not tended to, it will remain dusty with cobwebs. Your heart will never self-clean itself. You must tend to your heart daily to keep it clean and tidy. The only way to clear away the dust and debris is to … More Clearing Away The Cobwebs
Even during uncertain, turbulent times, good can be seen. A ray of hope, as some like to call it, can become visible when you look for it. As you celebrate with family and friends or if you like to be quiet, this Thanksgiving look for the good. It is there. You might have to squint … More Look For The Good
The greatest conversation between you and God is found in Psalm 27:7-8. It says, “Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’” You have an amazing heavenly Father who not only loves … More Small Talk
Everyone faces a rainy day or two or three, and so on in their lifetime. My husband and I are facing what we call our fourth rainy day in over 33 years. We are thankful for God’s faithful provision in each one, and every day in between. God has provided work for my husband since … More A Rainy Day Blessing
Can you imagine what it would have been like to experience Jesus’ resurrection? For those who chose to follow Jesus for the past three years while He ministered publicly, this news that He was alive after death caused a great shaking in their faith! News of this nature causes every believer to wrestle with questions … More Too Good To Be True
Imagine for a minute a large crowd gathering on a hill. They came to watch three men die. It must have been a horrific scene as three lives were taking their last breaths. Two were criminals who knew their guilt. The other was guilt-free, yet He found Himself gasping for air. A great injustice was … More The Posture of An Uninterested Heart
In His three years of public ministry, Jesus went about teaching to whomever wanted to listen. As He taught from the scriptures, He revealed how He was God by performing miracle after miracle, healing people from illnesses as well demons. He spoke with great authority, so much so that people were drawn to Him. He … More How God Helps You To Believe
Carol J German 