by lijadmin | Jul 8, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love, Living for Jesus - Service, Discipleship & Evangelism
Motivational speakers repeat the wisdom of our culture. “Do not settle for less than excellent.” “Set the bar of expectation high.” “If you do not aim for perfection, you will never achieve it.” In the “all about me” culture, striving for perfection is expected. It is...
by lijadmin | Jun 29, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“Therefore if the Son sets you free, you will be free.” John 8:36 I knew a girl who was a prisoner. She didn’t wear visible chains or have on prisoner’s garments, but she was serving a sentence. She lived under the rule of her decisions. She never felt...
by lijadmin | Jun 25, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Construction zones don’t typically bring out the best in us. They can be frustrating if we are in a hurry, and it might just start our day off on a rough note if it happens to makes us late. But construction is necessary. Even though we don’t like it,...
by lijadmin | Jun 17, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“A joyful heart is good medicine…” Proverbs 17:22a Recently the honest response of a precious young man made me laugh. Among the last to welcome him to our fellowship as a new believer, I asked, “Do you mind if I hug you?” His response was sweet and kind, but it made...
by lijadmin | Jun 13, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I sat at the computer with hands positioned to type an encouraging blog today, but nothing (and I mean nothing) happened. For three days, I have repeated the same thing, but nothing. Sometimes words are inadequate. The note pad beside my keyboard contains four or five...
by lijadmin | May 28, 2019 | Bible Studies, Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
The Bible is filled with stories of women that are never named. The most recognized is the Samaritan woman who had a profound encounter with Jesus at Jacob’s Well. Another is His encounter with the Canaanite woman who asked Jesus to heal her daughter of an evil...
