by lijadmin | Dec 12, 2017 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Christmas Spirit The snow was beautiful and very unexpected. Yes, we were told it was possible but we didn’t believe it would be as much and as picturesque. Many posted pictures on Facebook and commented on how the snow added to their exuberance. I think that snow...
by lijadmin | Nov 22, 2017 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Yesterday morning in our worship service our pastor asked our congregation to name some things they were thankful for this year. At first there was only silence because shouting out things in church can sometimes be awkward, but finally people started responding. “I’m...
by lijadmin | Nov 13, 2017 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord.” Psalms 27:14 Are you waiting for God to answer a specific prayer? Have you felt like it has been one of the most difficult things to do? In your waiting have you grown impatient or bitter? Waiting is so...
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...
