Blessings
When Every Day Doesn’t Glow With the Beauty of Spring
There’s no ignoring the joy on people’s faces as spring approaches. They anticipate exchanging winter coats for short sleeves and boots for flipflops. Spirits lift as those first buds open to reveal unfurling bright green leaves. Rains infuse freshness as they wash away the last of the dirty snow. The sun warms the earth. Longer days beckon…
I Want to Complain! How Acknowledging God’s Touch Can Help
The unthankful heart … discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings. —Henry Ward Beecher I don’t know about you, but when something doesn’t go my way, I have a tendency to complain. It…
Give Thanks in the Mess: Happy Thanksgiving! #shortburstsofencouragement
I’ve had times when “I can’t see the forest for the trees.” I get too caught up in the minor details and miss the main point. Yet perhaps more often, I experience the opposite. In the midst of getting through a tough or rushed day, I tend to only notice the forest (and an overgrown one at that) and miss…
Reminder of God’s Goodness—Free Recipes (Short Bursts of Encouragement)
Being a work-from-home mom has definite advantages. But living and working within the same four walls can become suffocating at times. If I’m not careful my senses can become conditioned to the same sights, sounds, and smells. My days can become stale. I can lose sight of the blessings in my life. Perhaps you’ve felt the same…
A Life You Don’t Want To Miss (Savor Revisited)
This year I set out to savor my days. To embrace and delight in each gift of a new sunrise. Imperfect Progress But it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day (focusing on limitations, monotony, and tough circumstances) and begin to just get by. Going about the days with little passion and purpose. This isn’t the…
Celebrating Every Life (because every life matters)
This lovely song and video touched me deeply, stirring up emotions that rest dormant in my dailiness. Through tears of tenderness, I’m sharing this video with all of you who love someone who has special needs. And to you, Rachel: I couldn’t love you more! You’ve blessed my life far more than I’ve blessed yours.…
One Word You Don’t Want To Miss (One Word )
Days unfold. Beckoning, bidding us awake to live a life of glory. A life created with the very breath of God. And each morning I arise, … eager to tackle my to-do list. It’s purpose is to allow me to glorify God in my daily tasks. Yet in my focus on doing, I often miss Him:…
The Better Answer Through the Pain
I’m learning, my answer may not be the best one. I prayed for the lives of my unborn children. That I could hold each one. That we would have time to get to know each other. That we would laugh and play and grow together. I prayed for my sweet daughter. That she would think…
In Awe and Wonder Revisited [From the Archives]
I am enjoying time away with my family for a couple weeks. This presents a great opportunity to revisit some of my early posts. I pray these will inspire and encourage you. Don’t miss a chance to enter the giveaway for Katie Ganshert’s inspiring first two novels. The giveaway ends August 9. Enter by clicking…
Differences Matter
The eclectic. It’s what enhances flavor. It’s what generates strength. It’s what produces loveliness. Chili requires different kinds of beans and other ingredients to make it amazing. Grammy award–winning choirs are composed of singers with a mix of vocal ranges. Gorgeous Autumn displays require a glorious array of colors. Top concert bands feature a variety of…
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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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