Right this very minute, God is in hot pursuit, for His love is running after you. Stop and ponder this reality. God is pursuing you. He has been since He knit you in your mother’s womb; read Psalm 139:13-16. Continue to read in Psalm 139, “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They … More In Hot Pursuit
Our days are filled with much activity. So much so that we find it difficult to focus on one thing at a time. When was the last time you had a conversation with someone where you did not get interrupted by someone or something? It’s rather difficult when the world is so busy and noisy. … More What Is Your Escape Route?
Jesus takes serving others very seriously. He came to serve and we are also called to serve. It is how we reveal God’s love to others. Jesus gives a rather simple example of serving in Matthew 10:24, “And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, … More The Value Of A Cup Of Water
As you live out your faith each day, there is always a sinister presence lurking nearby. The only way to escape it is for Jesus to take you off this earth away from the battle zone that is plaguing mankind. In the meantime, it is imperative that as a believer in Christ, you live each … More One Choice Away From Kaboom!
There is a continuous war going on behind what we can see on this side of heaven; see Ephesians 6:12. It is God’s battle zone where He is continually fighting for you as well as me. What is He battling? He is fighting for your soul and mine. Every person that has been given life … More God Cannot Just Sit and Watch
There was a time in the Old Testament where it was rare that God gave messages to His people. A young lad was being mentored by an aging priest who served at the tabernacle in Shiloh. Eli the priest had two sons who also served along with their father, but they were anything but righteous. … More The Art of Listening
What are you currently praying for that has you feeling like God will never answer it? I have a prayer that extends past three decades. The longer the wait, the more apt you and I are to becoming disgruntled, fatigued, and may I admit, hopeless? You ponder what God is doing and why He isn’t … More Having A Heart Like Hannah
Depression is caused by continuing to look back. Fear is caused by looking ahead into the future. One focuses on regret while the other focuses on control; neither stance is God directed. They both cause you to turn away from God. Both cause you lose your peace in Christ as you allow anxiousness to set … More What Subdues An Anxious Heart?
What is vying for your attention? Is it mountains of laundry, a crying child, a disgruntled boss, a car that won’t start, or how about that pain deep inside that won’t go away? Your days are filled with a plethora of voices calling out for attention, but you struggle with which voice to listen to … More One quiet Voice
Are you familiar with Nelly? Unfortunately, I am. She desires to be best friends with me. I would like to kick her to the curb, and I often do, but she keeps popping her head into my business. She had the audacity to show up yesterday. My daughter is struggling with some health issues and … More Who Invited Nervous Nelly?
Carol J German 