Throughout the gospels, Jesus challenged people’s faith. “How serious are you in following Me,” He might say? You could find Him in the Temple as well as going from town-to-town sharing who He is and what it means to follow Him. In Mark 12, Jesus gave many lessons on practical living that would cause people … More Allocating God’s Funds
Throughout life, you often find yourself sitting in the gap between the ending of one thing and the beginning of something new. It may be a job change, or the nine months of pregnancy to becoming a parent. It is often a waiting time that will stretch you. This gap time is where God deepens … More Sitting In the Gap
The greatest reward isn’t a gold medal in the Olympics, or to have riches like Elon Musk. It wouldn’t even come close to being the person discovering the cure for cancer. The greatest reward bestowed to man is within reach of every person ever born, unfortunately way too many ignore it. Take the man in … More The Greatest Reward
The calendar says spring, yet the temperature outside still says winter. When I walked my dog this morning, I needed my winter coat, my hat and mittens. Minnesota fights the change from winter to spring. It simply does not want to let go. I realized that my heart is the same way. I get settled … More Shifting Seasons
God’s love is very simple. Jesus chose to leave heaven and become like you and me for one reason, to die in our place. Because of sin, we are hopeless, and we need saving. This week marks the final trek of Jesus’ journey to the cross. Thursday commemorates His final meal with His closest friends. … More Simple Love
Let’s face it, life is brutal, unkind, and unfair. Many are facing extreme circumstances where their lives are thrown into an upheaval, and they have no idea how they are going to land. Others are facing trials on a smaller scale. They are facing disappointments, hurts, unmet expectations, deferred hope, to name a few. In … More Wounded Heart
The apostle Paul had moxie. Every morning he woke up with it. He could because his life was cemented in Christ. Paul lived with a moxie-style faith. A quote from M.J. McClary reveals Paul’s faith, “It takes… moxie to pull up roots and go to a land where the culture and probably the language are … More A Moxie-Style Faith
Our days are trying, aren’t they? COVID, civil unrest, and now a war that could escalate have proven to shake up everyone. Especially in the last few years, there is so much uncertainty, yet there is reason to celebrate. We have a God that is making things new on a continual basis. In the book … More “I Am Making Everything New”
Jesus was purposeful in preparing His disciples for His death. His time had come to be handed over to the enemy and pay the penalty for man’s sins. Jesus, who is sinless, chose to become sin so you and I can walk abundantly with Him in this world and into eternity, free from sin. Jesus’ … More One Choice Away from Kapow!
An important trait about Jesus Christ is that He never walked alone while on earth. He abided 24/7 with His Father. There is something to be said about this faithful communion between the Father and His Son. God is showing you and I how we are to abide too. Life has never been a solo … More Life is Not a Solo Act
Carol J German 