Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage (Galatians 51 NKJV). Bondage is real my friends. Each one of us feels it and we desperately try to masquerade around it, until God steps in. It often takes a soul … More What An Incredible Offer!
I am going to admit it, and I hope this doesn’t dissuade your faith, but walking with Jesus is not easy. Every person needs to believe and receive Him. It is the pinnacle of the Bible and it determines your eternal fate. You need Jesus to get to heaven. He is the only way; read … More Spiritual Detours
“What plans do you have for the summer,” you ask? Or you may ask, “What are you doing today?” And the common reply comes from a plethora of options, ones that reveal that living in the United States is pleasant. You and I have errands to run, appointments to get to, chores to do, careers, … More What If I’m Just Not Interested?
Your first reaction to this question may be, “Of course not,” but I am going to challenge your faith as God challenges mine over this question. As a believer, you know that God exists and He is in control, and you are very thankful for Him, but living on this side of heaven has its … More Am I Forgetting God?
I was given a 5,000-piece puzzle as a gift. I had never built one as big, and I figured since I received it, I should take a stab at it. I soon realized that God was going to use something so trifling to deepen my faith in Him. God has been teaching me about the … More Faith Is Like A 5,000 Piece Puzzle
People protest, advertisements are aired, and shirts are worn that speak about inclusion. Everyone deserves to be seen and heard. Everyone deserves to be respected, and we all would agree. Yet, we don’t see it lived out. It seems to elude our best intentions. There is a “Jesus Gets Us” ad campaign that is seen … More Yes, Jesus Loves You, But…
My grandson loves this song! For an almost two-year-old, it’s impressive how well he knows this hymn. While he may not fully understand what holy means just yet, do we? Do we fully grasp the holiness of God? I think if we did, we would think and act differently. Throughout the Bible, we read story … More Holy, Holy, Holy
What are you facing today that is causing you to wane in your joyfulness; especially during this Christmas season? Whether circumstances are playing a part or a person(s) is disrupting your expectations, take about 30 minutes and watch the sermon by Pastor Kenny White on joy. Go to friendshipmn.org/sermons and watch under the Advent series … More What Is Stealing Your Joy?
What makes your life challenging today? Remember that God has purpose in your pain, whether it be physical, mental, spiritual, or relational. He knows exactly what you are going through and why. It is essential to keep God as your main focus as He leads you to healing, resolution or understanding of the plight that … More Purpose In Your Pain
The apostle named Peter shares how to become a child of God in Acts 2:38, “Peter replied, ‘Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then, you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Paul, … More The 10% Club
Carol J German 