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The Gospel Is Enough: Simply share it
My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power. 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 In my writing it seems I’m always searching for just the right word, the most clever and clear way…
A Key Component to Warding Off the Grinch
This month I’m writing about experiencing peace right where we find ourselves. And we’re finding ourselves in the busiest season of all. If we’re not careful, we’ll quickly end up far from where we want to be. Ragged. Worn out. Flustered. Far from loving and peace filled. I know the feeling too well. As a recovering doer,…
When You Don’t Have It All Together, You’re Still Alright
“We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 How frustrating! Just when I think I have it altogether, I blow it again. One minute,…
An Endless Well of Comfort #31DaysofPraise
“Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 Long before I know I need comfort, God’s there. Long after I think I’m past needing it, God’s there. The Lord bears the title “Father of mercies and the God of all…
When Praising God Is Difficult #31DaysofPraise
“Through [Jesus] then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 It seems so wrong to say, but sometimes it’s not easy to praise God. The world flips upside down and seems like it will never right itself; then…
Proclaim His Name! #31DaysofPraise
“I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!” Deuteronomy 32:3 When I take time daily to be reminded of the goodness and truth of the Lord through Bible study and worship, I can’t help but proclaim His greatness. For in the fullness of the Lord, praise pours forth! Reflections: Do you have a…
Where Are You Called to Service, to Share God’s Love?
“In the Kingdom of God, service is not a stepping-stone to nobility: it is nobility, the only kind of nobility that is recognized.” ~ T.W. Manson One boy went one direction; his brother went another. One chattered animatedly about dinosaurs; the other made it his mission to receive a personal hi from everyone in the room.…
Are You Shouldering a Burden That Is Not Yours To Carry?
When my youngest recently broke his thumb, I took him to an orthopedic surgeon to fix it. When one of my children scraped a knee or elbow, I grabbed some ointment and a band-aid to fix it. When my computer quit connecting properly this week, I called the technician to fix it. I find comfort in…
Wake Up to Worship: God Is Not a Puppet or Vending Machine
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14) Things happen in each of our lives that cause us to question God. I’ve been there. I get that. After all, our flesh hurts. This world is hard. We don’t understand the pain. Don’t Expect God to Make Sense But as I study Scripture and…
Presenting a Rosy Picture of Life May Be Harmful
Every Thursday in the month of August, I’m giving away a book! Don’t miss this third giveaway in celebration of my 4-year blogging anniversary. Read all the way to the bottom to enter to win a Bible for a young lady in your life! Too often as Christians we believe life should be rosy, because…
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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