by lijadmin | Mar 2, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Rejoice in the LORD always, I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 Being a child of the ’80s generation, I fondly remember many things about my childhood. I remember growing up in a church that had an AWANA program and We Sing Bible songs. I can almost...
by lijadmin | Feb 23, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
The desert. It might not be your first choice for your next vacation getaway or a short weekend trip. Most people think the desert is full of things like scorpions, rattlesnakes, intense heat, and dry vast areas without water. Partially true, but yet our Creator can...
by lijadmin | Feb 16, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
When an old dog needs to learn new tricks, the puppies sometimes lead the way. At 18 months old, my youngest granddaughter Callie was curious when the smallest crumb left on the kitchen floor became a tasty treat or a play toy. She often imitated barks from her dogs,...
by lijadmin | Feb 9, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I just watched the sweetest “love story” movie! One of the last lines said, “In the moments of life, good and bad, just live life!” Very few days in this life are utopian days, and many days are ordinary days. Then, there can be very hard days...
by lijadmin | Feb 2, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Every year, my church calls a 21-day Daniel Fast. During this time of concentration and seeking God, I try to reflect on the things that God wants me to work on in my life. It’s amazing what God will show you about yourself. On the 12th day of the fast, God...
by lijadmin | Jan 26, 2025 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Can you imagine what it was like walking in the Garden of Eden every day, with the Creator of it all – with God?! I love being in nature and observing the majesty of God’s creation. It brings me to tears and swells my heart to overflowing joy. I find myself saying,...