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!
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?
Everyone grows up living in an imperfect world. Sin has caused the imperfections that plague life, and a separation occurs between God the Creator and His creation; read Genesis 3. Because of this separation between a holy God and sin, God continues to have an audacious love for His people. No matter how far away … More The Anatomy Of A Believer
Right now, in this very minute, God is finalizing all the details of the wedding that is going to take place very soon. It will be the most beautiful event ever in the heavenly realms. It is where Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, is eternally united with His bride, the Church. … More The Perfect Engagement
Tunnel vision, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is another name for peripheral vision loss. “It’s called tunnel vision because your ability to see can seem like you’re looking into a tunnel. You can only see what’s right in front of your eyes.” Every person suffers from spiritual tunnel vision. It takes God to open your … More Do You Have Tunnel Vision?
What is vying for your attention? Is it mountains of laundry, a crying child, a disgruntled boss, a car that won’t start, or how about that pain deep inside that won’t go away? Your days are filled with a plethora of voices calling out for attention, but you struggle with which voice to listen to … More One quiet Voice
Jesus shares the beauty behind believing Him. John 7:37-38 says, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me! Anyone who believes in Me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from His heart.’” Verse 39 continues to clarify that living water represents the Holy Spirit. He is given … More When Your River Runs Dry
While God makes Himself available to any person who wants to know Him, there is a protocol that He has set that will aid in knowing Him clearly and very intimately. He lays out His protocol in His Word. Throughout the pages of the Bible, God reveals His code of correct conduct (definition from vocabulary.com) … More How to Interact With God
Let me start out with a Francis Chan quote from his book, Forgotten God, pages 16-17, “If I were Satan and my ultimate goal was to thwart God’s kingdom and purposes, one of my main strategies would be to get churchgoers to ignore the Holy Spirit. Without Him, people operate in their own strength and … More Awaken The Quiet Spirit
Romans 7:25 says, “Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord”. In our study last time, we learned how much we struggle in sin. Everyday we battle our flesh as we keep our eyes on the prize, which is Jesus Christ. Why Jesus? Let’s look at Hebrews 2:14, it says, “Because God’s children … More Living The Good Life
Carol J German 