by lijadmin | Apr 9, 2023 | Bible Studies, Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Why Olives? “But I am like a green olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love forever and ever.” Psalm 52:8 I bought my daughter an olive tree several years ago. Last year it produced its first fruit. It was one...
by lijadmin | Apr 2, 2023 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I struggled this month with writing this blog. I felt like I had nothing coy or interesting to write. So much is going on in my physical life and my spiritual life that I have been feeling overwhelmed and also not worthy. Currently, we are remodeling our home. If any...
by lijadmin | Mar 26, 2023 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Seasons of Change Someone recently asked me, “What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?” My answer: “Being a mom.” “Well, what’s the easiest/best thing you’ve ever done?” Me: “Being a mom.” I had...
by lijadmin | Mar 19, 2023 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Give me Jesus Songs about heaven have always made me emotional, and until recently, I couldn’t exactly understand why. The weekend after my grandmother’s passing, we sang “Give me Jesus” at church. As soon as we got to the third verse that says, “When I come to...
by lijadmin | Mar 12, 2023 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Have you experienced homesickness? I have. Many times, to be honest. Even as an adult, there have been numerous times that I intensely longed to be home. My first bout of homesickness happened as a preschooler. My best friend, Sue, invited me to spend the night at her...
by lijadmin | Mar 5, 2023 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Driving home from Indiana back to Alabama after a funeral of a wonderful woman, a conversation we had at Thanksgiving came to mind. She had asked me what I normally do on the long drives when I am alone and have no one to talk to. She was surprised, and I believe when...
