by lijadmin | Apr 23, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
A few days ago, I was cleaning in the kitchen, and a new song came on. I LOVED IT. By loved it, I mean I set it on repeat and listened to it for no less than 30 minutes straight while I danced and bounced my precious new baby. The whole song was great, but the chorus...
by lijadmin | Apr 14, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” Isaiah 43:2a I love the Book of Isaiah; Chapter 43 is a particular favorite. The imagery plays like a movie reel in my mind as God, through the words of His prophet, expresses His love for and...
by lijadmin | Apr 7, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love, Living for Jesus - Service, Discipleship & Evangelism
Sitting by a window on the cruise ship, I watch the waves rolling in and out, really procrastinating on finishing reading the book that has stepped on more than one nerve of mine. I know it was really because it was making me accountable for a few things that I did...
by lijadmin | Mar 31, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
WHAT IT COST Over the years, I have often reflected on what it cost Jesus to redeem us, and I am reminded of the unimaginable torture He endured on the day that He went to the Cross. Words that come to my mind to describe His cost are pain, grief, loneliness, sadness,...
by lijadmin | Mar 24, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.“ ~ Mark 10:45 If we are honest, most of us would rather be served than to serve. Our flesh loves to be served; it makes us feel good. It makes us feel special...
by lijadmin | Mar 17, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love, Living for Jesus - Service, Discipleship & Evangelism
Holy in an Unholy World Getting a fresh taste of God’s word fills and thrills my soul. Every year, I enjoy reading from a different translation as I travel from beginning to end. This year, I chose the Day-by-Day Chronological Bible. It highlights how God has...
