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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.
October 13, 2015

Have You Tried Fasting?

By Christina

imageThere could be particular situations that arise in our lives that hold more of an intensity and demand for attention. In Matthew 17, we read how the disciples questioned Jesus about seeing the miraculous.

Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?”
So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.
However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
Matthew 19:20-21

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October 13, 2015

Break-THROUGH!

By Christina

imageI was visiting another church for a special service they were having and was so taken by the structure of the building. Shortly after arriving I became so fixated with the high ceiling. As they were doing the altar call, I was brought to the passage in the bible where the men broke through the ceiling just to bring their friend to Jesus the healer.

What these men did in a moment. They heard that Jesus was about doing miracles, signs and wonders and didn’t just bring themselves, but another to be healed. The place was so packed that they broke through the ceiling to slowly lower him into the place where Jesus was. Wow! What a fervency these people had! I think in these days we have become so diluted with our faith that we would not go to such extremes as this.

Are we so settled and complacent in our life circumstances? How far would we go for a breakthrough? Especially when we are in dire need. Would we go to such measures to bypass all… just to get to the feet of Jesus with our petition? Would we spend all? Would we leave it all? Would we push through all?

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October 10, 2015

Food Is Fuel

By Christina

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Jesus often says that He is the bread of life in the book of John.  And in order for us to really be strong we need to have the best type of food.

Even with exercise to the body it’s important what we actually put in our body that makes the difference.

Food is what counts the most. Food is fuel. Fuel not the activity. What you put in you will shape you then the activity will define you! Continue reading

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October 9, 2015

The Starbucks Environment

By Christina

imageI think everyone likes that Starbucks environment. If you like coffee, casual talk and the sound of voices. People with books, laptops and headphones. Listening to choice tunes or that which is playing from the Starbucks speakers. It is pleasant and always seems like a getaway type of spot. The strong scent of coffee and the sound of the espresso machine in full force, that is ideal for the coffee lover like me.

I love coming to Starbucks! It’s my random way of a mini-escape. I know that will make sense to those in my mindset or the average college study bug at least.

I write here. I read here or just look out the window and reflect. As thoughts run rampant I try to bring them to a serene place, so an environment like this certainly helps. Environment is key so I keep myself reflecting upon His word. Abide daily! Inhabit a place! Create an environment so that you are in that place of His presence. Continue reading

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