As Paul was traveling around during his second missionary journey, he found some women praying by the river. Paul would speak about the Good News found in Jesus Christ. One woman, named Lydia, intently listened to what Paul had to say. From the scriptures, we know she was a merchant who sold nice fabric; see … More A Woman By the River
Let’s face it, life is taxing and hard. I believe every person faces some form of anxiety on a daily basis, unless you are sitting on beach sipping a cool drink feeling the warm breeze on your face. While some handle stress well, for others it’s a battle that is often fought alone. The battle … More The 411 on Reducing Stress
Over the holidays, we got rid of cable. The TV was set for it, yet when we disconnected the cable and tried connecting a streaming service, my husband and daughter had some issues. It appeared to not want to work. I mentioned to them that maybe unplugging the TV may reset it and perhaps it … More The Great Reset
Let me start out with a Francis Chan quote from his book, Forgotten God, pages 16-17, “If I were Satan and my ultimate goal was to thwart God’s kingdom and purposes, one of my main strategies would be to get churchgoers to ignore the Holy Spirit. Without Him, people operate in their own strength and … More Awaken The Quiet Spirit
God has given you a new year to experience more life. You have choices in your experiences. You can choose to ignore God or respond to Him. He always has something new for you to learn, and as the world is revealing its sinful ways, you would be wise to choose the ways of the … More Look Up and See What God Has For You in 2023
This Christmas, take some time to really think about the nativity scene. God sending His Son down from perfect heaven to a very not so perfect world. Why? Because this world is corrupt, immoral, and vile, and Jesus was willing to come and combat sin on our behalf. Every human being is incapable of becoming … More Undeserved Favor
In God’s Word there is a prayer that is spoken by Christ Himself. You can read its entirety in John 17. I want to focus on verses 20-26. It is the very words of Christ for you and I today. May this Christmas become the most beautiful one yet. What makes Christmas beautiful is not … More A Christmas Prayer
Why Jesus came to earth as an infant is a big enough reason to have ferocious faith. A faith so intense that it affects every part of your life, right down to your soul. From studying God’s Word, you know that Jesus gave His all for every human being in every generation. He experienced what … More Ferocious Faith
Think of your heart as a house. It is where your spirit hangs out. If not tended to, it will remain dusty with cobwebs. Your heart will never self-clean itself. You must tend to your heart daily to keep it clean and tidy. The only way to clear away the dust and debris is to … More Clearing Away The Cobwebs
Even during uncertain, turbulent times, good can be seen. A ray of hope, as some like to call it, can become visible when you look for it. As you celebrate with family and friends or if you like to be quiet, this Thanksgiving look for the good. It is there. You might have to squint … More Look For The Good
Carol J German 