Do you realize that Jesus has a Christmas list? He desires many things, all having to do with you and me. His love radiates from Himself, for He is God, and He pours it upon His believing children. His wish is for every person to believe and receive His gift of salvation. What would be … More Jesus’ Christmas List
God desires for you to live in such a way that His peace remains intact no matter what circumstance you find yourself in. Since Christ is peace, and He lives within your heart permeating every fiber of your being, you are able to abide in Him. Take some time and look up scripture on abiding … More A Peaceful Soul
Praise the Lord with me. My brother, Dan, went home on Friday night. While there is a big hole in my family, heaven received another gentleman; a strong one. My mother must be beaming from ear to ear having another son home with her. I lost another brother almost nine years ago. Darrel, too, was … More Thankful For God’s Provision
Life would be easier if nothing changed. You would wake up each morning knowing what your day looks like. For some, this would be dreadfully boring, but for others it would mean safety and peace. Each day would come preconditioned with no surprises. I am an odd one for I would like preconditioned days with … More When Jesus is All You Have
Today, my heart is sad. “Lord, I need you to comfort me. I need you to help me in this time of mourning.” By how it looks, God will be coming for one of His own soon. In the waiting, I look to God for He is my comforter and sustainer, my strength and my … More When Your Heart is Sad
What are you facing today? Does life feel like one blow after another? You come out of one trying circumstance to be thrown into another one. You never know what the day holds, but thankfully you have access to the One who has all your circumstances under control. Your life may not feel like it’s … More Challenging Faith
Right from birth we learn about ourselves through our senses. God gave us five of them: taste, smell, touch, hearing and sight. They open us up to the world around us. While they help us to identify who we are, God does not want us to solely rely on them. We become lovers of the … More Living Beyond Yourself
There is a land where a curse has fallen upon it. Evil has entered in, and it has plagued everyone like a pandemic. Every living being has been infected by it, and the tally of the dead is on the rise. Unless someone can thwart the plans of the curse derailing its course of action, … More More Than a Fairytale
Be encouraged today like I am with an excerpt from a book titled, “Trusting God,” by Jerry Bridges. He gives a clear picture in how to abide in Christ as we face hardships. Every one of us faces burdens as we navigate through life. Every one of us carries “thorns” in our flesh that God … More Why God Allows Adversity to Strike
When life is going your way, it is easy to trust God. How do you react when the opposite happens, when life causes your boat to topple around on some stormy water for a lengthy amount of time? You pray, you seek His guidance, you do your best to rely on God as you wait … More Trusting During Stormy Trials
Carol J German 