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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.
January 23, 2016

My Darling Daughter

By Christina

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I started an online bible plan today titled, “Beauty Marks” from a mobile app. It shares, “What makes a woman beautiful. To be unbeautiful is demeaning our value as women and as God’s creation. We redeem what beauty really is and learn the kind of beauty that glorifies God.”

What a constant thought for many.

I’m considering this young woman. She was dark, different and devalued. She would not think of herself as beautiful among thousands.

What makes her stand out above the rest?

What makes her matter?

What makes her even considered?

She looks for this one named Solomon. A king, a leader, a lover and a state of art type of man in those days. He had thousands of choice women. What makes her any different. What makes her feel loved? What makes her feel important? What makes her feel beautiful? What makes her remembered? Continue reading

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January 21, 2016

God Is

By Christina

imageAll Powerful.
All Present.
All Knowing.
All Loving.

He is the beginning and the end.
He is the Alpha and the Omega.
He is the Great I Am.
He is the Shepherd.

God is all that we need.

So the psalmist wrote…I shall not be in want because He IS! Continue reading

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January 20, 2016

Silence Is Not Always Golden

By Christina

imageI woke today so early in the morning with such an urgency in my spirit. I heard these words, “Silence is not always golden” especially when God is calling you to be a voice. I stood in the dark as everyone slept peacefully and I began to pray.

My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,
That I may meditate on your promises.
Psalm 119:148

As I meditate in my quiet hour of prayer, I am not only thinking of the promises for me but of the promises of others. I pray for them. If the moment arises, then I can reach out and share what God has placed on my heart. Sometimes I feel that urgency to stay still and wait for God to move. Other times, it is so pressing upon my soul that I know I cannot be silent. I have to speak His word, especially when it is for exaltation and edification. This is not a word to tear down, or of warnings–those I don’t always like to be put in that position. But for a word of edification indeed and so I will share it. Continue reading

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January 19, 2016

Grace Wins Every Time

By Christina

Grace Wins
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For the prodigal son
Grace wins
For the woman at the well
Grace wins
For the blind man and the beggar
Grace wins
For always and forever
Grace wins
For the lost out on the streets
Grace wins
For the worst part of you and me
Grace wins
For the thief on the cross
Grace wins For a world that is lost
By Matthew West

I woke with these lyrics on my mind. How powerful they are. Such an amazing song by Matthew West. As we reflect on all the things that could have taken us off, we give ourselves room for redemption and receive the grace He has given to us. No more beating ourselves up. That doesn’t benefit anything or anyone, especially when we bear fruits of a repentant heart. Continue reading

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