by lijadmin | Apr 13, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I have worked as a church secretary for seventeen years, and I have experienced some mountaintop highs and valleys low. There have been moments that broke my heart and others that caused my heart to sing. You see and hear a lot behind the scenes. King Solomon wrote...
by lijadmin | Apr 6, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
The doctor came into the room and sat down with 10-year-old Marcus. Marcus was an active little boy who was a joy to his parents, sister, and teachers. He was active in church and always helped other students with schoolwork. Marcus was outgoing and had no trouble...
by lijadmin | Mar 30, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
In a world that constantly pressures us to be flawless, it’s easy to feel like we fall short. But God’s Word reminds us that perfection isn’t what God calls us to—He calls us to faith, growth, and trust in Him. Our imperfections are not mistakes;...
by lijadmin | Mar 23, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I’ve never cared much for flowers. They smell like a funeral home, they are hard to keep alive, and they are pretty expensive. I’ve never had a favorite flower or wanted my husband to gift them to me or plant them in our yard. It’s not that I didn’t like them, but I...
by lijadmin | Mar 17, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Early Saturday morning, I woke to thunder booming in deep musical tones as lightning danced in the dark morning sky. I settled into my recliner, mindlessly sipping my morning java and perusing social media. A post that a friend shared popped up in my feed. The message...
by lijadmin | Mar 9, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“Your position has been eliminated.” The words rang in my ear, and to be honest, I am not sure how much I heard after that. Thoughts flooding my brain: What are we going to do now? Like most, we depend on my employment. It takes two incomes to survive....
