Just yesterday as I listened to some CDs that had been stored away for some time. And I was filled with joy and peace as I heard an old gospel song that has meant so much to me over the years. A song of invitation and reconciliation. A song of surrender to the Lord. A… Continue reading The Apple Tree
Today on Jewels of Jesus, the emphasis is placed on the call that we have as Christians. I am sharing some of my personal story and the call that I recieved to serve in Nicaragua. Read more…
1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and… Continue reading But the Greatest of These is Love!
Thank you for being kind! Five simple words, but how they stopped me in my tracks. Made me think, reflect back on my actions and wonder what had been the reason behind those words. And I was reminded of the words of my Saviour in Matthew 25: “Then shall the King say unto them on… Continue reading Thank You for Being Kind
Today on Jewels of Jesus, I am talking about the purpose we all have in life. So often I struggle with worry, doubt and many other things. Read more here….
This world is not my home! Reminded this morning of the need to “be holy, for I am holy” (Lev 11:44-45). We are in this world, but not of this world. We are citizens of a heavenly place and we anticipate that which awaits. I can’t wait to go home… but until then… and what… Continue reading This World Is Not My Home! (Video Post)
It has been quite sometime since I wrote regarding the journey through Psalms. I decided to combine my thoughts of the last couple weeks. Psalms 66 focuses on “remembering what God had done and being thankful.”We are called to praise Him for what he has done. It gives a look into the future when all… Continue reading Hearing from the Psalms…
Sharing a post from one of my friends. It was what I needed to hear.Of a Single Heart: No Good Apart from Him: I say to the Lord , “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” —Psalm 16:2 That moment, I was struggling. Worn out. Weary. Read more….
Brave… But I am not brave. I am scared. The future looks so dark. I can’t see where I am going. And you call me brave? What is even brave about me.? I may not know what is brave about me, but I know what brave is for the Christian. Brave is “faith.” Tomorrow may be obscured from sight,… Continue reading Brave…5-Minute Friday
TIRED… According to Merriam-Webster, “tired” is drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion. Now for this college student, she thought she was tired, but when she looked at the definition of “tired”, she began to reconsider. Was I fatigued? Exhausted? As many college students know is that end of semesters bring… Continue reading Thursday Thoughts – Tired…
Andrea Joy 