by lijadmin | Dec 21, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I was trimming the tree and listening to my kids’ laugh. I take a moment to let it all sink in. Remembering just a few short years ago, we didn’t even put up a tree; it was only my husband and me, we didn’t see the point. Don’t get me wrong; we...
by lijadmin | Dec 20, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Christmas Eve is almost here. It is perhaps the most exciting day of the year for many children. Christmas Eve is filled with anticipation for the young as well as the young at heart. It is a prelude to the whirlwind of activity sure to accompany the arrival of...
by lijadmin | Dec 19, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Don’t you love a good Christmas story? I sure do! This Christmas, I encourage you to find a sweet hidden story in your Christmas celebration, one that you will remember and cherish for years to come. Savor each moment with the ones you love. Celebrate Jesus with...
by lijadmin | Dec 18, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I believe that every single person needs to have an encounter with Jesus Christ, or they face an eternity in Hell. (John 14:1-3 and Luke 16:24) That is a very bold statement to make in the times we now live, and it’s just not comfortable for many people to...
by lijadmin | Dec 17, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
This Christmas, I am reminded of the great joy of obedience! When we think of Christmas, we might think of “joy” or “hope,” but rarely “obedience.” The plan of Christmas was brought about through great obedience. Mary was obedient to the revelation of God’s plan to...