God calls His children to think clearly for we tend to lose our way simply by thinking poorly. Sin causes us to have muddled minds. At merriam-webster.com, the definition of muddle is 1. a state in which everything is out of order, 2. a state of mental confusion, 3. a state of mental uncertainty. Sin … More A Muddled Mind
In my early years of my faith, you could have called me Martha. I responded to what was right in front of me vying for my attention. While Jesus was a part of me, I did not give Him all of me. I let my wants and desires dictate my actions each day rather than … More The Mary and Martha Predicament
The more you understand the battle that wages on within your heart as a believer in Christ, the more receptive you are to walking in obedience. As you walk by faith daily, it becomes easier and easier to hear from the Holy Spirit and respond to how He is leading you. So, what really is … More The Battle From Within
Every season of life comes with challenges. Challenges that cause us to ponder, “What do we do now?” Raising a family leads to this question often. Changes at your job could cause you to wonder if you need to search for a new job. My husband and I are in the empty-nesting season. We are … More What Do We Do Now?
Ponder this, the world stops for Jesus Christ twice a year; once for Christmas and the other for Easter. On a global scale, people stop to celebrate Him whether they realize it or not. The celebrating may come in the form of Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny, yet the true meaning of the season … More Jesus Resurrected, Now What?
Out of all the weeks of the year, this week is one in which you don’t want to overlook the obvious. It’s Holy Week. It’s the chain of events that lead up to the greatest love story ever! While you may know the story, how much of the story has transformed you? It’s a story … More Overlooking The Obvious
What do you think goes on in the heavenly realms on a daily basis? From God’s Word, you will not read about His saints wearing angels’ wings strumming harps while sitting on clouds, that’s for sure. You will read about lots of activity. It’s a busy place with a lot going on. In the Old … More What Goes on in Heaven?
An eternal battle wages on inside every heart. The battle is fierce. God and Satan are fighting for your soul! I do not want you to gloss over this because you have heard it many times. God has pertinent truths He continually tells you. While this is the most beautiful reality ever, that God wants … More The Fierce Battle
Not one person lives their life without experiencing hard things. There are things in this life that cause you to want to cower and hide, but unfortunately you can’t ignore them, so you pull up your boot straps and do your best. God knew that life on this side of heaven will be toilsome; read … More Facing Hard Things
The cost is great when it comes to the decision you make about God. Do you choose to keep Him close by so when you need Him, you can call for Him or not, or have you learned to dwell with Him every moment of every day? Has God helped you to see how dependent … More The Cost To Not Knowing God
Carol J German 