CJpustina

Singer/Songwriter/Guitar/Harmonica - Desiring to share the Lord Jesus Christ with those who have the mistaken idea he is boring, or limiting, or demanding, or stifling, or untrustworthy, or whatever negative thing comes to a person's mind. We have been lied to about Him. Don't believe the lies.

Philippine Conference

In late October 2024, my husband and I went to Manila, Philippines to attend a Christian conference. The conference consisted of two days of intense teaching about the oneness of the Body of Christ. Jesus said that he and the Father are one (John 10:30). And right before going to the cross, he prayed his …

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Formalities

Being introduced to a person is a formality that we are all familiar with. After introductions, conversation begins and we either continue to grow in relationship with each other, or we never move beyond introductions. We can’t be in close relationship with everyone because of limitations of time and commitments. However, after being introduced or …

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Searching for Identity

Imagine with me for a few moments.  Let’s go back in time and imagine Jesus, born as an innocent baby.  Over time he grows to adolescence.  We know about Jesus’ priorities as a 12 year old boy through the story of his parents finding him missing on their journey home from a festival.  Retracing their …

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Self is Dead

It is so very freeing to begin to understand that when I died in Jesus Christ on the cross, not only did my old nature die that is self-absorbed, selfish and offendable, but it is also filled with fear, and doubt and self-condemnation. The encouraging reality is that that part died too! When the Lord …

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Call On His Name

I recall the woman who was calling out to Jesus as the flood waters were sweeping her down a canal during the 2018 flood in Houston TX. Her three-year-old daughter was found alive, clinging to her lifeless body when rescuers got to her. This song was inspired by that story. Whether the Lord brings us …

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He Is Not Stuck

Heartbreak struck our family in October 2021 when my nephew and his family endured the tragic loss of beautiful 12-year-old Ela. This song rose out of the heartbreak through my 3-year-old grandson, as we gathered together in the catholic church building to try to offer a bit of support during the immense grief her family …

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Containers

This song was born in November 2021 and initially performed live here at the Dodgeville United Methodist Church on 11/28/21

My First Book!

I was provoked by a desire for my grandchildren to know God to write a children’s book called “God Wants You to Know Him” It is available for you to check out at this link: https://www.bookemon.com/store/909151#god-wants-you-to-know-him-906402