Lisa Crum

Lisa Crum is an inspirational freelance writer and Christian songwriter. She serves as administrative/pastoral assistant at Regional Church of God in Delbarton, WV. Lisa also ministers weekly as part of the praise team and worship band. For more from Lisa, visit her at http://www.facebook.com/lisa.crum.…

Trust and You Won’t Be Crushed

May 06, 2012 — The Wisdom Of God

It was just at the edge of dusk, 6 months ago this evening, when I woke up to find that I was lying flat on…

Crosses Carried, Burdens Borne

March 26, 2012 — The Cross

Isn’t it mind-boggling to know that part of Jesus’ cruel punishment was to lug that heavy, splintery cross with him through the streets and up…

The Sneaky Sin of Gossip

February 22, 2012 — A Love For God's People

I've joked for years that if no one sees you eat that piece of candy, the calories don't count! Well, many pounds later, I'd have…

Busting the Blackmailer

February 08, 2012 — God's Love

I’m sure you all have memories of a sibling or cousin or childhood cohort who used to do the “OoooOOOOO! I’m gonna TELL!” trick. You…

Time-Lapsed Blessing

January 27, 2012 — Walking By Faith

Have you ever watched a clip of time-lapse photography as a flower blooms, a sun rises and sets, or inhabitants of a city swarm, frenzied,…

Second Fiddle, First Chair

January 25, 2012 — Walking By Faith

Oh, the agony of unrequited love. It’s the fodder of many a love song, the motive of many a convicted felon, and the “dys” of…

Your Mind’s Garden

January 15, 2012 — Renewing Your Mind

Dana and I ordered a couple of packs of heirloom seeds this week from a company that only sells generations-handed-down pure seed...for use next year…

AN “IN-SPITE-OF” KIND OF LIFE

January 05, 2012 — A New Beginning

Some of us still have the notion that true blessing exists only if there are no problems. As a matter of fact, many people come…

Finishing With Eternity In Mind

December 25, 2011 — Finishing Well

A few years ago, Dad’s sister Louise fell ill with what would be her final battle with cancer. Living several hours away from her, I…

Christmas Joy, Even When You’re Hurting

December 20, 2011 — The Real Meaning Of Christmas

It's a hard time to feel Christmas cheer if you're still reeling over sickness or the recent loss of a loved one. Sometimes, until we…

A Spirit of Thankfulness

November 24, 2011 — Giving Thanks

One of the times that a believer has to remain on his or her most diligent guard is at the end of a hard trial,…

Rest and The Word

October 26, 2011 — Spiritual Warfare

We often feel, especially those of us in ministry, as if it’s ok to be “drunk on the cares of this life” if those cares…

Velcro Devotion in a Teflon World

October 21, 2011 — The Power Of Accountability

In these last days, it seems harder than ever to find people who will serve in any capacity—much less ministry--with lasting devotion. In the era…

Residual Value

September 27, 2011 — Serving Others

Last night while driving home from a small group meeting, the term “residual value” came bobbing like a message in a bottle into my thoughts,…

Love, Hiding in Your Heart?

August 25, 2011 — The Fruit Of The Spirit

Open criticism is better than unexpressed love. Proverbs 27:5 (God’s Word translation) Those of you who know me personally know that I’m a person soft-spoken when…