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Learn to Trust God and Live Less Burdened
God doesn’t reveal the whole of His plans for us in part so we can learn to trust Him. As my husband and I mull over how our retirement should look, the biggest piece of the puzzle involves our daughter, Rachel. Unable to live alone, any future plans we make will automatically include provisions for…
When You Have Nothing Left To Give
When you have nothing left to give, God provides. One morning not long ago I felt compelled to underline the word “again” several times, specifically in the Gospel of Mark. The instances referenced Jesus stopping to minister to people … again and again. “Jesus entered a house, and the crowd gathered again so that they…
Something to Remember When You Feel Unimportant
Some seasons and some situations cause us to feel unimportant in the grand scheme of things. What we do with those feelings matter. The call came unexpectedly. “Do you want to be done?” As I digested the question, my answer came slowly. Yes and no. Covid-19 was spreading. I had one month left to work…
When Difficult Change Challenges Your Identity – A Good Thing?
Change, especially unwanted or life-altering change, can challenge what we perceive as our identity. As painful as it is, that can be a good thing. I knew I’d be sad, but the intensity of my feelings surprised me. This past month I followed my youngest on a four-hour drive to his chosen college. Two adult…
Your Sacred Journey: Through the Struggle Comes Growth
Looking back I see a bit clearer why the Lord didn’t grant my wish for the life I desired. He offered something more to me. He’s asking me to walk a sacred journey, one set apart, dedicated to His service, not my own. Sacred Journey Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary offers this definition of sacred: sacred. 1a :…
You Are Not Enough (find security in the Lord)
We fool ourselves when we place our security in our own strength, skills, or knowledge. “I’ll push, you pedal, Rach,” I encouraged my daughter, “then we’ll make it.” By sticking with it, we did reach the top of that daunting hill and continue to do so quite often. Such perseverance is needed to complete many…
What Are You Willing to Do for the Lord?
“There are many of us that are willing to do great things for the Lord, but few of us are willing to do little things.” －Dwight L. Moody Have you ever desired to play a bigger role for the Lord only to discover you are already where He wants you? What brought you to that…
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…
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…
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…
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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