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...
by lijadmin | Jan 17, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Sitting at my desk on January 1, 2021, I couldn’t help but think about the New Year. What will 2021 have in store for us? What does God have planned for me? What roads will I take? At first, my mind began to wander, and it did not go to a good place. As I...
by lijadmin | Jan 9, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
You name it –I have lost it! That is the story of my life. If it is not my keys, it is my phone. If it is not my phone, then it is a gift I bought early and hid for “safe-keeping.” Careless? Maybe. Distracted? Definitely. Frazzled? Yes, that is the word I...
by lijadmin | Jan 5, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love, Living for Jesus - Service, Discipleship & Evangelism
“Abide in Me” John 15:4 Just what is the secret of life? Award-winning country music singer Faith Hill sings her version of the secret of life, and I don’t go along with her answer. Sam, in the song, says, “There ain’t no secret.” But, is there? Have...
by lijadmin | Dec 27, 2020 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
A couple of weeks ago, I was coaching my 13-year-old volleyball team when the Lord revealed something to me through one of my players. One of the players shanked a ball high up into the air, and this player freaked out, started spinning in circles while looking at the...
