by lijadmin | Jul 24, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7 My family is presently in Los Angeles, CA; staying at the...
by lijadmin | Jul 16, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“But now, listen to me, Jacob, my servant, Israel my chosen one. The Lord who made you and helps you says; ‘Do not be afraid, O Jacob, my servant, O dear Israel, my chosen one. For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I...
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...
