by lijadmin | Oct 18, 2020 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I work at a daycare, and the best part of my day is when the kids see their parents in the afternoons. Regardless of how their day went, as soon as they see their mom or dad, their face lights up, their body language changes, and they run to their parent ready for the...
by lijadmin | Oct 11, 2020 | Bible Studies, Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“Current Situation” social media posts have been known to run the gamut of human experience. The inevitable attached photo might portray toes in beach sand, cuddles with a sweet baby, a hilarious photo of silly friends, or even chaotic scenery after a storm. ...
by lijadmin | Oct 4, 2020 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Scrolling thru Facebook one night, and I had a friend suggestion of someone I don’t allow myself to think about. This person was like a tornado, and I was the ruins left behind. Taking a deep breath, I sat there, expecting the pain; instead, I felt free. Exhale....
by lijadmin | Sep 27, 2020 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
A few months back, my family and I stopped at an ice cream shop for a treat. When we lined up to pick our flavors, I noticed that no longer was the process simple. Due to the changes with COVID-19 and social distancing, getting an ice cream now required extra...
by lijadmin | Sep 20, 2020 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“Teach me Your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.” Psalm 86:11 I have always had a wandering mind. As a kid, I would sit in class and daydream about what I was going to do over the...
by lijadmin | Sep 13, 2020 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love, Living for Jesus - Service, Discipleship & Evangelism
A few years ago, an associate pastor asked me to speak to a small Wednesday night gathering. As we sat on the front row waiting to get started, he leaned over and asked, “What’s your favorite hymn?” I smiled and answered him without hesitation. He immediately sprung...
