by lijadmin | Apr 9, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
There’s an old song that says: “this world is not my home, I’m just a travelin’ through…” What a journey this road called life can be! Aren’t you glad when the way of life is a smooth ride? One without bumps, tight curves,...
by lijadmin | Apr 3, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love, Living for Jesus - Service, Discipleship & Evangelism
Leonard Sweet has a book titled simply 11. It is a challenge for men to surround themselves with other men who will encourage, teach, and correct them as they seek to become more like Jesus. I believe this is a tremendous model for men and women alike. So this week I...
by leanintojesus | Mar 27, 2019 | Bible Studies, Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I am praising the Lord for the salvation of my brother Jud Kelley. I was surprised by his recent profession of faith because I watched him get baptized in our Papa’s pond when we were children. He recently realized that what he engaged in earlier in life was not a...
by leanintojesus | Mar 20, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Mark 9:23 “If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” We had the opportunity this weekend to work in Florida. The area was beautiful and full of beautiful people. The part of our job we love most is meeting people we might not have...
by leanintojesus | Mar 13, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I still have nightmares about my time in college. It’s typically the same nightmare over and over. It goes something like this. I show up to a class and realize it’s the day of a final exam, and I haven’t been to a single class all semester! In order to graduate on...
by leanintojesus | Mar 6, 2019 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
The soft pleading of the chorus of a dear old hymn gently entreats us: Time and time again, scripture advocates that we give our burdens to Jesus, finding rest in His arms. A few examples are found in Matthew 11:28-29, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 41:12,...
