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...
by lijadmin | Mar 10, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
What a beautiful, warm, and sunny day! I can’t wait for spring. It is officially twelve days away, but you would assume that with today’s weather, we were already there. It is my favorite time of the year. My pink saucer magnolia tree is in full bloom. It...
by lijadmin | Mar 3, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
The daffodils and Bradford pear trees are blooming. Warm, beautiful sunshine dominates our weather. Spring is in the air. Along with these beautiful signs of Spring, we will have a time change in March, bringing longer daylight every day. Don’t you love this time of...
by lijadmin | Feb 25, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Leaning Into Grace “And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12: 9...
by lijadmin | Feb 18, 2024 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
On Sept. 25, 1999, we hosted the annual church picnic at our home. It was a day filled with fishing, horseback riding, food, and fellowship. We always ended the day with a hayride. A few minutes prior to everyone leaving for the hayride, my son and a few other young...