I hope you don't settle for anything less. Focus on Christ.
Author: Lilian Hosfeld
Forester, Former Faculty and Vice President of Cebu Bible Seminary (Philippines), and Servant of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ leading GHSB (Hebrews 11:40) Prayer Group
Happiness and Joy
The word happiness evokes visions of unwrapping gifts on Christmas or any occasion, strolling hand in hand with the one you love, being surprised on your birthday, responding with unbridled laughter to your family and friends, or vacationing in an exotic locale. Everyone wants to be happy; when you make chasing this elusive ideal a… Continue reading Happiness and Joy
Joyful, Prayerful, and Thankful
How can you be joyful, prayerful, and thankful in the midst of adversities?
Grandpa’s Princess on His Shoulders
“Tilyambong (name of endearment) you are special and smart,” grandpa Anselmo always complimented me. Only Grandpa gave me a nickname and addressed me with it. I do not know what and why he used such name instead of Lilian. Whenever he shouted, “Tilymabong bring your basket here.” I ran because I knew that he had… Continue reading Grandpa’s Princess on His Shoulders
Adventure of Obedience
An Indian volunteer pastor challenged us, “You Filipinos are enjoying your good life in this country (restricted to Christian missionaries). Did you realize that many of your countrymen are dying without Christ?” I prayed for a week after being convicted so deeply because of my longtime dream to serve in the ministry. As I tendered… Continue reading Adventure of Obedience
More than Coincident
I trust the Lord Jesus' leading when I was single and my husband arrived to my life when I was forty one. Is it More than Coincident?
Joy and Sanity in the Midst of Challenges
Love must be sincere. Hate what it evil; cling to what is good (Romans 12:9 NIV). One morning there was an intense barking and commotion between our Rottweilers in the backyard. I screamed “Hey, what’s going on? It’s too early to disturb our neighbors.” What a strange looking creature from our new neighbor’s yard. A… Continue reading Joy and Sanity in the Midst of Challenges
Trust in the Lord
My prayer revolved on discussing with the Lord Jesus Christ what He had in store for me, my precious husband, my family (biological and church family), and all the people that the Lord brought to my life for prayer and encouragement. It resulted to more changed lives and healing in physical and spiritual being. I… Continue reading Trust in the Lord
Identifying and Overcoming
My hubby, a Former Special Forces, approached me after mowing our lawn, “I remember when I was in Virgin Islands, St. Thomas. One time there was a blackout due to a hurricane. They used a generator but after a while black out happened again. It took a while to figure out that the bad guys had turned on… Continue reading Identifying and Overcoming
Healing and Love of Jesus
“Lord Jesus Christ I can’t stand the pain anymore. Am I dying?” In May 27, 2017 several friends and I prayed for a friend’s healing from bad stroke that affected her right side. The same day, at about 8:30 PM intense pain bombarded my right leg and arm with marks of red spots as if… Continue reading Healing and Love of Jesus
Lilian Hosfeld 