Julie Sunne
Where Do You See God’s Goodness?
“Is he – quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion.” “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe! But he’s good. He’s the king, I tell you.” – C.S. Lewis, from The Chronicles of Narnia Joy fills some days. Other days feel okay. However, there are…
To Be Intentional Doesn’t Mean To Do More (freedom of intentionality)
“All you have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you,” Gandolf the Grey, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring I want to steward well the time God has given me. Yet too often it seems as if every second is prefilled for me. Work,…
Who Is in Control? When You Long for a Peaceful Heart
Few things are more frustrating to me then when I find myself critical, cranky, and crying for no apparent reason. And while I can make wise choices to help turn my mood around, I’m learning the key to a peaceful heart isn’t in my power but in God’s transforming Word. Down-in-the-Dumps Attitude Some days my…
Experience the Sweetness of Lent
Lent offers Christians a wonderful opportunity to experience in greater depth the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the immeasurable love of the Lord. Growing up, I duteously gave up something for Lent. Often it was candy or specifically, chocolate. However, in the latter years, I’ve tried to make it a bit more spiritual, such as…
Christmas Joy: The One Way To Always Have It
Christmas seldom looks the way we expect it to. We want it to be perfect, but things always get in the way. Squabbles between family members. Stretched finances. Health issues. Work schedules. I struggle with that. A fixer and doer by nature, I want to plan and do enough to make it perfect. But all…
Foster the Gift of Creativity (children’s Bible review and giveaway)
When our kids were young, my favorite gifts for them did not include ones that made noise or did things for them, but instead were ones requiring thought, problem-solving, and creativity. Gifts that encouraged them to use their imagination. Reflecting God’s Creativity Our God is a creative God. And created by the Father in His…
The Bible Is Powerful (even a children’s version) – review & giveaway
“You all know the story from the Bible about David and how he defeated Goliath, right?” I addressed my question to the seven fifth and sixth graders in my Confirmation class. To my shock, one young lady shook her head. We were discussing God’s plans for the Israelites and how He kept His promises to…
Weather Storms of Life With Hope and Joy (with book review)
Storms hit us all in different ways, but one thing is certain, storms will hit us all. Trials are not a maybe; they are a certainty. And, please don’t take this wrong, that is a good thing. Without trials, we’d never appreciate and grow to depend on God. We’d be self-sufficient, know-it-alls, satisfied to do…
When Success Seems Elusive
Success can be hard to find when we think it needs to look a certain way. As I entered the room, the nervous fluttering in my stomach increased although I knew I had a good plan. I felt secure in what I had to offer. I came to my first writer’s conference with a thorough…
In the Wake of Pregnancy/Infant Loss, Hope Still Shines Bright
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This is a loss that can easily be overlooked, especially when the baby dies early in pregnancy. Yet we need to acknowledge the grief and pain parents’ experience. The emptiness and heartache are real. But so is hope. Several of my loved ones and dear friends have lost…
Hello, I'm Julie, an imperfect wife and mother of four. Life in this broken world is not always easy. Yet, joy can be found in each day through the grace and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I find it's easy for our day's blessings to get lost in its happenings. But God's "mercies never end" (Lamentations 3:22) and His "grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
May the posts and pages on this site offer you a measure of peace and encouragement.
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