Throughout the growing season, plants need to be pruned to make room for better growth. The gardener carefully snips the dead blooms off and removes any dried leaves. With some water, sunshine, and tender hands, a garden becomes one of beauty for our eyes to see and for small creatures to drink from as they … More The Pruning Shears
While sandy beaches, palm trees, and tropical drinks come to mind when you think of island living, I want to take you to a particular island that one of Jesus’ disciples had to endure. It was far from what you envision. Think about your own faith journey as you read today’s story. John, the last … More Island Living
My husband has very keen eyesight when it comes to distance, especially with wildlife. He can see an eagle flying high above by noticing its white head. He can see deer in the thicket, turkeys in a field, as well as squirrels in trees. He is always telling me, “Look at that deer, or those … More Can You See it?
What if we chose to be friendly, generous, and considerate towards others? What would happen? These three traits define kindness from Oxford Dictionaries. From Never Forgotten Always Loved by DaySpring, we learn what happens when kindness is given out regularly. “Kindness is one of the great blessing in life. It builds bridges instead of walls. … More What If We Chose Kindness?
Everyone would agree that life is hard. While some moments are easy, others bring on stress and frustrations that cause us to find solutions or relief from a variety of places. I like food. It comforts me. Others like smoking or drinking or shopping to comfort them. We look for relief of some kind. Did … More Find Relief In Three Easy Steps
God does not promise smooth sailing for His children. We would like to think so, but when you choose to believe God, repent of your sins and receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, and follow the Holy Spirit in obedience, a great tension occurs between heaven and earth. While you have gone from … More God, Why Do I Keep Stumbling?
John 10:10 says, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” The Trinity, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, makes it possible for you to live a content life while on earth. Why then, is it so hard? Why is the … More It’s A Messy Faith Life
Do you ever wonder how mature believers go about their day? What habits do they possess that keeps them moving forward on a daily basis? In Hebrews 13, the author reveals the habits of a faithful believer who keeps his eye on the eternal prize that awaits him. Your eternal prize is Jesus Himself. Do … More Habits of A Believer
In God’s Kingdom, what does faith look like? Thankfully, God shows you many examples within the pages of His Word. Jesus being the perfect example, He lived a life of confidence that came from abiding with the Father. You can live a life of confidence, too, when you abide in Christ. Confidence must come from … More The Face of Confidence
Every moment of every day, God is in hot pursuit for you. Why is He so fervent in getting your attention? It is because you need to come to believe in the One who can set you free from your sins. You see, there was a day in the distant past where innocence was stolen, … More On A Hot Pursuit
Carol J German 