by lijadmin | Feb 28, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“You have changed.” Change happens. We age, grow, learn, and mature. Life brings gifts as well as challenges. Because time passes and life happens, we change. Do you consider a comment referencing a noticeable change in you to be a compliment or a...
by lijadmin | Feb 21, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love, Living for Jesus - Service, Discipleship & Evangelism
Opening the door of the nursery at church, I realized two ladies were having a snide conversation about me. Whoa! Slow and quietly closing the door, what do I do now? Should I confront them, walk out into the hall and act like I had heard nothing, or stay in the...
by lijadmin | Feb 14, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
What comes to mind when you hear the word holy? Do you feel you have a complete understanding of the word? The word “holy” can be confusing to some if they have the wrong view of it. I have heard it used to describe a lot of things, and most of those things do not...
by lijadmin | Feb 7, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 I find it amazing that we serve such a personal, relational, and loving God who cares about the deepest desires of our...
by lijadmin | Jan 31, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Whether we like it or not, change relentlessly erupts from growth. We built our house 26 years ago. Its cozy little kitchen worked well for us as my two kids scampered from one sport to another, clutching a chicken finger in one hand and a fistful of fries in the...
by lijadmin | Jan 26, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
After several days filled with sad news, I found myself preoccupied with concern. My prayer list overflows with the names of those in need. Reports of sickness and death come almost daily. I can hardly bear to watch a newscast because hate and unrest seem to...
