There is no getting around it, love that is between two broken people is messy. All relationships are hard. Every one of us feels it. Yet, there is something that keeps drawing us to community with others. It is like we were made to be in some sort of a relationship, so we set ourselves … More Unsatisfied Love
We live in a broken world. Sin has damaged God’s creation. We know this to be true. We see it everywhere, especially in our own homes. I have yet to meet someone who says marriage is easy and raising kids is a breeze. Every one of our days is met with challenges. These challenges come … More Life With Others Is Like Bumper Cars
Who is with me? Who is feeling the pangs of maturity? Who has some miles under their feet and aches in their joints, wrinkles on their faces that should really not be there as well as graying hair? What makes growing old not as exciting as one thought when you reach the stage of grown … More Growing Old Isn’t For Sissies
The prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament had a heart for Jerusalem, God’s holy city. Isaiah desired for God to move within the hearts of His children where “righteousness shines like the dawn and salvation blazes like a burning torch”, read Isaiah 62:1. Isaiah prayed constantly, day and night for others; read 62:6. You see … More God Moves Through Your Prayers
From the Merriam-Webster dictionary, forgiveness means to stop feeling resentment against an offender; to give it up or grant relief from the payment due. Every person born has to be forgiven by God. Sin runs deep within the veins of the human race, and the only way for God to forgive you is to receive … More Traits Of A Forgiving Heart
The answer to this question is quite simple. You discover the answer within the pages of God’s Word. Every story told, every parable spoken, every illustration given, tells of God’s heart towards His creation. What you read in every passage of scripture is that God loves you and He wants you to be free from … More What Drives God’s Heart?
Each and every one of us faces trials on a daily basis. No one escapes this earthly journey without frustrations, trials, and obstacles. We all can agree that life is not easy. We have to face the good and the bad, blessings and curses. So, how does someone overcome the daily grind and live the … More Overcoming Daily Trials
Identity theft is a big business. While hackers are online 24/7 to wreak havoc on people’s lives, there is another sting that is in operation that is goes much deeper in ruining your reputation. It actually changes who you are. It is imperative that you understand the truth of your existence. The sting that is … More Identity theft
I love the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. While you see the unlovely side of sin, more importantly, you see the love and hope that God offers to every sinful man. You see over and over how God is the One you can rely on. Isaiah 43:1-13 reveals why you can fully trust … More Why You Can Rely On God
Wars have been part of society since the beginning of time. Every generation has had to deal with them. Nobody likes them but they seem to be inevitable. They exist because of sin. They evolve due to sin’s strongholds on God’s creation. They are anchored in rebellion towards God. One would think the two world … More the War Zone
Carol J German 