Jesus was the most big-hearted and generous out of any man that walked on earth. He came to give of Himself in a way that would benefit everyone around Him; past, present, and future. When you receive His gift of salvation, you receive a heart like His, big-hearted for God and others. Paul helps believers … More Big-Hearted Like Jesus
Many like to escape to the wilderness and become more in tune with nature. It’s easier to focus and reprioritize things in your life when you are out in God’s creation. With God, He often places His children in wilderness settings to help them refocus or reprioritize their lives. Things have gotten in the way … More Wilderness Living
One would think that the early church in the Bible would be the perfect example for believers today, but when you read through the letters from the apostle Paul, you realize that they were far from perfect. Paul sent two letters to the church in Corinth for two reasons, one reason is they needed encouragement … More Seeing The Big Picture
“While we are in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life. God Himself has prepared us for this, … More To Be Swallowed Up By Life
At the time of your salvation, your faith is exciting and new. You are open to what God has for you, full of expectations and hope. You are eager to learn truth and experience freedom from sin. As the days go by, you soon realize that it takes work to keep your faith alive and … More Keep Your Faith Flowing Free
The love of God gives off an aroma like sweet perfume. What does a transformed life look like that would exude such sweetness to those around them? Paul tells believers how in his second letter to the church in Corinth. They were needing some help in living like true believers, so Paul was sending them … More A Sweet Aroma
One’s mind can’t fully comprehend what takes place within a repentant heart that seeks Jesus Christ. God resurrecting His Son is mind-blowing, to say the least. If we could only grab hold of all that took place in the heavenly realms that first Easter weekend, we would live differently. In 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Paul helps … More the Miracle Behind The Resurrection
What consumes you? When you are busy with good things that fill your day, you leave little time for God to work through you by His love. God wants you to place Jesus on the throne in your heart and let Him prioritize or remove the good things so your life reflects Jesus. Not all … More The Snare of Distraction
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
God’s calling upon your life is one in which you need to be laser focused. How does the following lyrics depict the desire of God’s heart for you? “Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and … More Laser Focused
Carol J German 