Everyone has had their life disrupted in one way or another. While disruptions make life more challenging, tiring, and downright hard, as you walk into 2022 remember that God is with you, and He is in control of every disruption and challenge you face. As you ring in the new year, study some encouraging words … More New Year, New You
In Matthew 9:36, you learn that Jesus had compassion on (people) because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Notice the context of this verse with the previous verses in chapter 9. They reveal why Jesus had to come to earth. Every human has needs that only God can rectify. God had … More Tap Into His Compassion
God desires for you to live in peace. He made it possible when He sent His Son down to earth over 2,000 years ago. Right from conception, Jesus began changing hearts. Read how God began using Jesus in Luke 1:39-45. “Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”41 This is the secret sauce to having deep … More Peace For Christmas
Do you try to hurry God along? You know He is in control, and believe that He will take care of you, yet you get impatient in the waiting. You try to be patient, but when prayers go unanswered, it is so easy to doubt, to question His authority as you take matters into your … More From Turmoil to Peace
“Jesus used His power to draw a crowd, to get the attention of people so they would know He was the Son of God sent to redeem them from their sins. They would see His power and believe that He could be their salvation. “He also got to uncover His glory, His majesty, His dominion, … More See Extraordinary Things
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
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
Carol J German 