People protest, advertisements are aired, and shirts are worn that speak about inclusion. Everyone deserves to be seen and heard. Everyone deserves to be respected, and we all would agree. Yet, we don’t see it lived out. It seems to elude our best intentions. There is a “Jesus Gets Us” ad campaign that is seen … More Yes, Jesus Loves You, But…
My grandson loves this song! For an almost two-year-old, it’s impressive how well he knows this hymn. While he may not fully understand what holy means just yet, do we? Do we fully grasp the holiness of God? I think if we did, we would think and act differently. Throughout the Bible, we read story … More Holy, Holy, Holy
We all dream of a perfect world. One day it will take place, but until Jesus returns to correct what sin has destroyed, our days are filled with strife. Currently, the strife has taken a dark turn. People are unable to distinguish between good and evil. Take the United States for example, how has such … More The USA Is Not Feeling Well
What are you facing today that is causing you to wane in your joyfulness; especially during this Christmas season? Whether circumstances are playing a part or a person(s) is disrupting your expectations, take about 30 minutes and watch the sermon by Pastor Kenny White on joy. Go to friendshipmn.org/sermons and watch under the Advent series … More What Is Stealing Your Joy?
I have come to know in a very deep, personal way, the love of Jesus Christ. I can say from the bottom of my heart that God’s love is the most wonderful. It is up close and personal. He has proven time and time again that I can count on Him, fully relying on the … More He’s My Ride Or Die
God set His heart in motion when He created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). Everything He created made Him glad and He said it was good. He created man with the most endearing love ever. His love is unconditional, pure, and it can never be thwarted. Sin may have disrupted His creation, but … More Set Your Heart In Motion
We have much to be thankful for. May next week be a blessed time with whomever you are sharing a meal with. I can’t help but share something impressive that I learned in Bible Study a couple weeks ago. It is very fitting as we enter into Thanksgiving week with maybe some family and friends … More Abounding Thankfulness
There is only one thing that is 100% guaranteed in life, and that is God’s love. Even in the darkest days of rebellion, God’s love remains intact. He never throws in the towel on anyone. Until you take your last breath, God moves heaven and earth to get you to see who He is. His … More It’s A Sure Thing
When life becomes comfy, too comfy, your thinking becomes muddled. It can’t reason clearly for there is confusion swimming around your thoughts. It can also become muddled when your basic needs aren’t being met, and you go into survival mode. Whether your basic needs are always met or you find yourself in need, if your … More Muddled Thinking
Pastor John Piper has said, “Occasionally, weep deeply over the life that you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Feel the pain, then wash your face, trust God, and embrace the life that He’s given you.” Can you relate to these words? Has God placed you in a season of accepting what He has for … More God Throws Curveballs
Carol J German 