by lijadmin | Jan 19, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
On September 11, 2001, at 8:46 am on a Tuesday morning in New York City, an airplane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Seventeen minutes later, at 9:03, a second plane crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. At 9:37, a third plane...
by lijadmin | Jan 12, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Yearning is defined as “an intense longing for something.” I have been through a lot in my life, and God has always helped me walk through all my hardships. I love our Lord and follow Him and worship Him, but do I “yearn” for Him? Two years ago, I felt I needed...
by lijadmin | Jan 5, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I’ve never really been someone who sets New Year’s resolutions. Probably because of the rare times that I did, the goal or resolution was a bust by the end of January. This would usually lead to more disappointment and self-loathing, so I decided that...
by lijadmin | Dec 29, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Growing up, I always thought lighting the candles in December was just some religious tradition. I really didn’t get that Advent meant so much more. The word “Advent” comes from the Latin term *Adventus*, meaning “Arrival!” or...
by lijadmin | Dec 22, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Christmas is finally here. It’s a busy time for most folks, but what joy! I love all things Christmas. It brings me immense joy to consider which gift a loved one might fancy, decorate my home in festive colors, string beautiful lights, and bake those special...
by lijadmin | Dec 15, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Where is your mission field? I once had a dream in my heart to go to Africa; I was set on it. I believed it was where God was sending me. Just when the plan started coming together, life happened, and things changed. Now, I say life happened, but what really happened...
