If God is so good, why does He allow heartache on this side of heaven? If God is so loving, why do people suffer? If He can stop any evil act from happening, why doesn’t He? We all ask questions like these, and thankfully God has given us His Word so we can gain understanding … More Why Such Heartache In Life?
Don’t we all desire to follow Jesus and have life just fall into place, how we want it to be? Don’t we imagine walking through a bed of roses with the sun shining down without a care in the world? Who’s chuckling along with me? We know very well that life this side of heaven … More Disgruntled Faith
God calls His children to think clearly for we tend to lose our way simply by thinking poorly. Sin causes us to have muddled minds. At merriam-webster.com, the definition of muddle is 1. a state in which everything is out of order, 2. a state of mental confusion, 3. a state of mental uncertainty. Sin … More A Muddled Mind
Life is full of uncertainty, and this causes anxiety on all levels. Everyone toils each day with work, cleaning, meals, laundry, bill paying, etc. You could say that every day life is somewhat boring, and we so desire to make it fun. So much so, that we lose focus on what God desires for us … More The Right Kind Of Wisdom
Right this very minute, God is in hot pursuit, for His love is running after you. Stop and ponder this reality. God is pursuing you. He has been since He knit you in your mother’s womb; read Psalm 139:13-16. Continue to read in Psalm 139, “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They … More In Hot Pursuit
Take some time and ponder the following quotes. What is God saying to you with each one? “A cucumber turns into a pickle by soaking in the brine or vinegar solution over time. Likewise, an individual becomes a Christian by absorbing the Christ-life. The key is not to strive but to submerge ourselves in God; … More Food For Thought
In the last blog, we discussed the dichotomy between what we see, think and feel versus what God has told us. In this divine middle ground is where faith lies. When Jesus was put to death, believers were forced into this dichotomy of what to believe. Will they remain muddling through their own thoughts trying … More Chitchatting Throughout Your Day
Paul taught in 1 Timothy 2 what a believer’s behavior looks like. We discovered that prayer is the pinnacle of our faith walk. Abiding in Christ takes a lot of open and honest conversations with God all day long. Paul challenged men and women to rise up and walk worthy of His call. Now, Paul … More Act Like a Believer
Today, we are studying chapter three from the book of James. Go ahead and read it. If we can grasp what James wants us to learn here, we will find life will go a lot more smoother. I believe we all would agree that our tongues gets us into a lot of trouble. The words … More Faith Class 301
Carol J German 