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…
On this day of celebrating love, stop and take a minute to hear your Heavenly Father whispering sweet nothings in your ear. His love for you is constant, unchanging, and eternal. You hear these whisperings the best when you are the closest to Him. Often, God whispers when you are dancing with Him; hand in … More Dancing With God
In God’s Word there is a prayer that is spoken by Christ Himself. You can read its entirety in John 17. I want to focus on verses 20-26. It is the very words of Christ for you and I today. May this Christmas become the most beautiful one yet. What makes Christmas beautiful is not … More A Christmas Prayer
I have finished reading the book of Hosea. When I reached chapter 11, I was blown away at the audacious love of God for His children. I would love for you to read the whole book of Hosea. If you are looking for a good read outside of the Bible, check out Francine Rivers’ book, … More God’s Audacious Love For You
I am going to need you to put your thinking cap on for today’s study lesson on Hebrews 7. To help understand what the author is saying, go ahead and read verses 15-28 first, then go back and read verses 1-14 to get the history of what life was like for believers before Christ. Following … More Jesus, Your Forever Pastor
We all start out life, left to die. I know, morbid and creepy, but it’s true. Sin separates us from God. We walk around with a gray cloud hovering over our heads. While rays of sunshine can brighten our day, we can never get rid of the cloud. It follows us everywhere. It keeps us … More When Love Draws Near
Carol J German 