By worldly standards, Zacchaeus was successful. He worked hard and became the chief tax collector in his area around a town called Jericho. His work ethic paid off for he became very rich. One could reason that he had a very nice home (or two), took vacations, and bought in cash whatever his heart desired. … More Having A Heart Like Zacchaeus
Have you ever looked at a cookbook? You see a photo that looks delicious so you read through the recipe. You may or may not make it. That depends on the how hard or how much time it would take to make. If you are up for the challenge you get the ingredients and hopefully … More The Recipe For Faith
Heaven is the reason you keep the faith, stay the course, and walk obediently with Jesus each and every day. It is a marvelous thing to receive the gift of eternal life. You (and I) do not deserve it, yet God says we are worth saving from our sins; sins that saturate this world. What … More Who Makes It To Heaven?
Jesus wants His children to understand what the Kingdom of God is like. In Luke 13:18-21, Jesus gives two illustrations of what His Kingdom is like. He says it is like a tiny mustard seed as well as yeast. While I would think Jesus would describe His heavenly Kingdom using illustrations like big castles or … More What is God’s Community?
The greatest play found in God’s playbook for life is Luke 12:21, “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” While money helps with day-to-day living, when one makes it paramount over their faith in God, life goes awry. Many people become sleepy Christians … More Living the Good Life
Football players must know their team’s playbook inside and out so they can operate as one on the field. It is the same for every believer on God’s team. The Bible is our playbook. You and I must know what is written on the pages and execute the plays when were out in the field … More God’s Playbook
The posture of a godly heart begins and ends in prayer. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead opened the door for any person to have undistracted communion with God. When you talk to God, He hears you. As the disciples were learning from the Teacher, one of them asked Jesus to teach them how to pray … More The Posture of a Godly Heart
How well do you see others? I mean really see them. Everyone has needs, and God uses you and I to meet those needs. It may as simple as a drink of water or it may cost you more of your time and resources. Whatever the case may be, God wants you to really see … More Seeing the Needs Around Me
The disciples of Jesus enjoyed getting the inside scoop on what the Kingdom of God was all about. As they spent time in the presence of Jesus, they soon discovered that the Kingdom isn’t about a place like heaven or a church building, it is so much more. They came to understand that the Kingdom … More Getting the Inside Scoop
Each day has its own trials, and in those trials you try your best to keep the faith. What am I to learn Lord? What are you showing me? How would Jesus respond? You ask the Spirit to give you a nugget of truth from His Word. Refresh my memory Holy Spirit. You are needing … More Rest Area Just Ahead
Carol J German 