“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
You find in Paul’s writings to the churches, many appeals for believers to live in harmony. In one of his letters to the church in Corinth, Paul appeals by the authority of the Lord Jesus. If coffee was the only thing brewing when God’s children gathered for worship, a letter wouldn’t be needed. Unfortunately, believers … More Trouble Is brewing
Just a few days ago, we celebrated the greatest event to ever happen on earth! God came to earth in a human body to conquer sin. On Good Friday we felt the pain and darkness of what Jesus had to do to save man from his sins. It was agonizing to say the least. Jesus, … More Keeping Easter Alive
The most wonderful week of the year is upon God’s Church. This is holy week and it is all about God’s unconditional love towards all people. God could not have shown how much He loves His creation more than allowing His only Son to become like you and me, and to die for you and … More Love While There is Time
Carol J German 