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...
by lijadmin | Sep 7, 2020 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love, Living for Jesus - Service, Discipleship & Evangelism
Devotional reading: 1 Kings chapter 17-19 And the angel of the Lord came back the second time and touched him and said, “arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you.” 1 Kings 19:7 This thing called life requires us to prepare for the journey...