Do you recognize evil? It is everywhere. The world is soaked in it due to sin. You learn of the ramifications of sin in 2 Corinthians 4:4, “Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good … More Do You Recognize Evil?
The deception that took place in the Garden of Eden has caused the greatest travesty to take place on a global scale. Every person born is born into slavery. This world is dark and decaying because of sin. There is no possible way for a man to save himself. He needs a hero, a savior, … More The Releasing of Captives
This world is full of false freedoms. You could call them addictions; addictions that can hinder your faith. While your heart desires to walk faithfully in Christ, your flesh desires something else, thus your wants and desires come in conflict with Jesus sitting on the throne in your heart. In this conflict is where expectations … More False Freedoms
Could you live like the apostle Paul? He lived in the trenches of everyday living. He lived in the trenches with God. No matter how his day played out, he remained focused on His Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. He woke up every morning understanding that his day belonged to God, and he was given … More Living In The Trenches
Yesterday, the United States celebrated Juneteenth. It commemorated the freedom of enslaved people in our country. Many have immigrated to the United States for the reasons stated by Franklin Roosevelt, “Everyone has a right to freedom of speech and expression, freedom to worship God in their own way, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.” … More Freedom From Slavery
It is good to know that you receive a Kingdom that is unshakable. In Christ, you are called to be thankful as you please God by worshipping Him with holy fear and awe, see Hebrews 12:28. The author of Hebrews ends his book with additional insight into what life should look for believers in God’s … More Living For His Glory
Galatians 5:1 says, “So, Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.” To remain free, we need to understand who we are in our sin and who Christ is and what He did for us. Paul explained the depravity … More Just Say No To Slavery
Last week we studied the first part of John 8. Today, we will study the second part. To recap from last week, Jesus continues in teaching people who He is and how they should respond to Him. Like we have learned in previous lessons, man struggles with his limitations as a human being. We respond … More Experience Hope, Part 2
During this tumultuous time in our world, the best thing we can do is to not lose hope! But it’s so easy to drop the ball, isn’t it? I have been doing pretty good with it until yesterday. I realized that if someone dies, family and friends can’t come together to celebrate them. This is … More Experiencing Hope, Part 1
Carol J German 