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Happy Fourth of July: Let Freedom Ring!
The Importance of the Fourth of July For all Americans, the Fourth of July should hold great importance. It’s a celebration of the freedom we have in this country. For Christians, it should take on even greater significance as we reflect on the Judea-Christian principles on which it was founded. However, a day set apart…
Sometimes I Forget Is Launched! (Giveaway)
Come rest with the One whose very nature promises hope. Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days is available for purchase wherever books are sold. A unique devotional, it includes prayers, quotes, Scripture verses, stories, and truth reminders related to 60 attributes of God. I needed this book, so I wrote…
When We Forget God Is Trustworthy: Help Me Launch “Sometimes I Forget”!
Would you help me launch Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Times? At times it seems I need reminders of God’s faithfulness every five minutes. I all-to-quickly forget His blessings, His answers to prayer, His grace and mercy. I need the reminder that God is trustworthy, so I wrote a book…
Remember This When You Don’t Understand
“I don’t understand.” Another admission I made to my dad nearly a year ago. Because I didn’t understand then why God was allowing certain things to happen (and, if I’m honest, I still don’t). In fact, I often fail to understand what God is doing in my life. God’s Ways Are Beyond My Comprehension The…
Hold Tight to the Christmas Promise (and a prayer)
Regardless of our circumstances, when we hold tight to the Christmas Promise we can still experience peace and joy. Reflection The immediate days after Christmas, and the holiday activities have waned. We sit contemplating the Day and its meaning—past, present, and future. Your memories may be pleasant or difficult. This year’s Christmas may have been…
Practice Gratitude, Even in Difficult Seasons
When difficult seasons present, it can be hard to practice gratitude. Yet giving thanks should not be optional. A Hard Season I began writing this blog post three months ago. I started it with this paragraph: “My husband and I are in one of those seasons. Our vehicles continue to steal from our bank account.…
A Prayer for When Life Hurts Too Much
Sometimes life hurts too much. The pain and weightiness become more than we can handle. It’s then we’re forced to turn to the One who can take it all. The Lord is able, and He is willing to help His children when we surrender our pain to Him. I’m currently in a season that is…
The Death of a Loved One (with great love comes great sorrow)
I didn’t know how my daughter would process Mom’s death. Rachel and Mom shared a close bond, developed through all the years my mother would travel with us to doctor appointments. Everyone deals differently with the death of a loved one. With our girl’s small verbal vocabulary, none of us knew how she was dealing…
Notice the Miracles Around You
When the excitement and anticipation of the holidays give way to the tedium and monotony of daily routines, look for the miracles. They are there. Miracles Miracles. Isn’t that what Christmas is all about? A virgin mother. God coming to earth as a human baby. Angels proclaiming to shepherds the birth of the Savior. Amazing…
Don’t Neglect the Gift of Laughter (Book Review)
In the busyness of my days, I too often ignore an essential aspect of a healthy life: laughter. I get so caught up in doing all the things, that taking the time to enjoy life takes a back seat. Laughter simply seems to be a perk I hesitate to take time for. Gift of Laughter…
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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