by lijadmin | Nov 1, 2020 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“…take root downward and bear fruit upward” Isaiah 37:31 I enjoyed climbing trees when I was young! I played in the exposed roots of trees and rested under many of them while eating the fruit they produced. A favorite was the apple tree because it was easy to...
by lijadmin | Oct 25, 2020 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
What do you do … even when? Throughout this year of chaos from every corner, as horrific as it has been for millions of individuals, countless stories of compassion, selflessness, kindness, and perseverance brightly shine through the dark clouds of pandemic disease,...
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...
