JC Ryle says, “It costs something to be a real Christian, according to the standard of the Bible. There are enemies to be overcome, battles to be fought, sacrifices to be made, an Egypt to be forsaken, a wilderness to be passed through, a cross to be carried, a race to be run. Conversion is … More Growing Pains
Just a few days ago, we celebrated the greatest event to ever happen on earth! God came to earth in a human body to conquer sin. On Good Friday we felt the pain and darkness of what Jesus had to do to save man from his sins. It was agonizing to say the least. Jesus, … More Keeping Easter Alive
“I am so busy, Lord. There is so much to do. Can all of these busy things be from You? Delete your agenda and let your soul be still. There is always time enough to do My will!” (Never Forgotten Always Loved by DaySpring; March 28) Life is busy. You and I can attest to … More God’s Plan For Every Believer
We have a very generous God. To understand this fully, read the Bible. You will see countless times where God gives generously to His children, whether they deserve it or not. God’s generosity is encased in His love for His people. There is never a time where God does not desire the best for us. … More Uninterrupted generosity
Faith is having complete trust or confidence in someone or something. When you sit on a chair, you have faith (or trust) that it will support you. When you get behind the wheel of a car, you have faith (or trust) that it will get you where you want to go and you have to … More What Good Does Faith Do?
Take a deep breath and think about this word, unrushed. What comes to your mind? What would your life look like if you lived each day this way? I have a feeling that God would love for you to live unrushed. Jesus did, His disciples did, and you can too. As you think about your … More Living Unrushed
Let me start out with a Francis Chan quote from his book, Forgotten God, pages 16-17, “If I were Satan and my ultimate goal was to thwart God’s kingdom and purposes, one of my main strategies would be to get churchgoers to ignore the Holy Spirit. Without Him, people operate in their own strength and … More Awaken The Quiet Spirit
Do you desire to know God on a deeper level? Do you wish you could hear from Him more readily? Even if you have been walking with God for some time, you still have pockets of unbelief in your heart. No one is able to fully understand God on this side of heaven. Sin is … More Unlocking Your Faith
God has given you a new year to experience more life. You have choices in your experiences. You can choose to ignore God or respond to Him. He always has something new for you to learn, and as the world is revealing its sinful ways, you would be wise to choose the ways of the … More Look Up and See What God Has For You in 2023
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
Carol J German 