Take some time and ponder the following quotes. What is God saying to you with each one? “A cucumber turns into a pickle by soaking in the brine or vinegar solution over time. Likewise, an individual becomes a Christian by absorbing the Christ-life. The key is not to strive but to submerge ourselves in God; … More Food For Thought
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!
“The fire on the final day will not test size and greatness, but quality.” (Zac Poonen) It is good to examine your work on a daily basis using God’s Word as your plumb line. There is a crucial need to go to Christ daily and repent of anything that has not come from God. In … More How Valuable Is Your Work?
It was November 17, 2018. At my son’s wedding, we had our mother and son dance. The sheer joy upon his face as we danced around the floor gave me such peace and joy in understanding how my son felt. All that mattered in that moment was seeing my son be the happiest that he … More You Bring Joy To God
Tunnel vision, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is another name for peripheral vision loss. “It’s called tunnel vision because your ability to see can seem like you’re looking into a tunnel. You can only see what’s right in front of your eyes.” Every person suffers from spiritual tunnel vision. It takes God to open your … More Do You Have Tunnel Vision?
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
Carol J German 