by lijadmin | Sep 25, 2017 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I don’t know about you, but I must have whispered hundreds of wishes as a child. Dandelions were abundant on our family farm. The small white puffs dotted the rich green grass, inviting me to bend down, pluck one, and blow with all my might. I carefully made my wish,...
by lijadmin | Sep 19, 2017 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
On June 27th at 5:00 am we were awakened by my sister, Glenda Sue, knocking on our bedroom window. Immediately we knew something was very wrong. Upon opening the door, she told me that my sister Linda was in ER at the Marshall South Hospital in Boaz, Alabama. Her...
by lijadmin | Sep 14, 2017 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
In spring of 2016 we had the privilege of traveling to Paris and Rome. We attended Palm Sunday Service at Notre Dame, and while we were in Paris Belgium was bombed. There was restlessness and uncertainty all around us and security was heightened. In these times it is...
by lijadmin | Aug 21, 2017 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I just wanted to share a quick story with you about an excellent adventure our family had recently. Our son Ian was invited to be an extra in a film being made locally at Camp Trico. We got a last-minute notice and so his sister Atlee was ironing clothes at 10:42 at...
by lijadmin | Aug 9, 2017 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Favorite Things Take a moment, and think about your “favorites.” Who makes you smile? What makes you feel happy? Do you love the beach or the mountains? Sweet or salty? Adventure or relaxation? A few of my favorite things include: • The sight of my children – any...
by leanintojesus | Jul 10, 2017 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Trails of Trials “God has made me forget all my toil…God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.” Genesis 41: 51(b) &52(b) When we walk to the cadence of daily faithfulness, God can turn our situational prisons into humbling positions....
