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Blessings to all that are viewing this. My name is Christina Cruz-Mendez. I am currently residing in Canton, Georgia. Married 34 years with 2 children that God has blessed us with. Makes us the family of four - "JusChrist4". I have been a Christian and active in ministry for about 26 years. Through all the rocky and smooth roads in life I am eternally grateful that God has brought me this far in life to share with the world what He is doing in me, through me and for me.
June 1, 2016

Jeremiah Calling

By Christina

imageWelcome June! We are about a half of a year in already.

Where are we with our calling?

What have we done for the kingdom?

Have we advanced up to this point?

Or have we decided to take a “sit back” on the things of God?

I am sure little Jeremiah wanted to take a seat on the ardent call he received over his life. He was a real case, with real questions and concerns.

But I am not ready…..

If God says it, then ready or not, here we go!

“The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.””
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭1:4-10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Continue reading

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May 31, 2016

Faith, Family, Fitness

By Christina

imageWith Your Help…. I can do anything I put my mind to.

I need to be determined!
More determined, serious and focused.
I let myself go. My goals, ideas and passions.
My drive declined because of affliction… That should have made me stronger NOT weaker. But this is a learning experience for me. If I did it before, I can do it again. This time to be my own motivator with a better focus. In the right way and for all the right reasons.

It is time for me to take serious care of ME!

My devotional today by Shauna Niequist in “Savor” started and ended with this verse and food for thought:

May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands. —Psalm 90: 17

IS THERE anything in your life that you’ve been talking about, but not yet living on a deep level? What step could you take today toward practicing, not just talking?

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May 28, 2016

Let’s Paint It In

By Christina

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I am loving these paint dates! Alone, couples, friends… It’s all a different experience. Peaceful. Laughter. Atmosphere. Contentment. I want to go back. I like painting this way. End result is always astonishing!

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Ecclesiastes 7:8

“Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God’s Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1:3-6‬ ‭MSG‬‬ Continue reading

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May 27, 2016

In The Presence Of My Savior

By Christina

imageI found this writing that spoke to my life situation. In the presence of my Savior I live to preach! I live for His glory and to do the pure will of God. There is no other way for me.

In the course of finding those messages, they are a part of my soulish being. It is me. It is what I know. It is what I walk. They go beyond the words, beyond the titles and beyond where He places me.
It is Action! Activity! Activation!

I am passionate about what I do.

I am passionate for God.

I am passionate to do this with substance!

May 24 HOLY SPIRIT POWER
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1: 8, NLT). Continue reading

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