Faith
Why You Too Should Consider Getting Noticed
I never really wanted to stand out in a crowd. To this day, I live in dread of attending a live show and being signaled out (You know, like comedians will do at their shows). I still prefer to work hard, complete my tasks, and then slink away satisfied with obscurity. However, as I grow…
For When You Lose Sight of Hope
The most glorious promises of God are generally fulfilled in such a wondrous manner that He steps forth to save us at a time when there is the least appearance of it. ~C. H. von Bogatzy Adam and Eve doubted God had given His best to them (Genesis 3). As he fled from Saul, a…
In the Impossible, God Is the Possible (and A Prayer)
“There are 3 stages to every great work of God: First it’s impossible, Then it’s difficult, Then it’s done.” ~ J. Hudson Taylor I’m great at dreaming big. The trouble lies in carrying those dreams through. Even when I’m certain God has placed the aspiration on my heart, I hesitate, the goal daunting in front of me.…
Walk in Greater Peace: Lessons From Those Who Came Before
She was barren for many years. She gave her son away when he was just a tot. She faced marital difficulties. She lost nearly all of her family and felt compelled to leave the only land she knew. She faced an excruciatingly difficult decision that had high stakes, and fear made her hesitant to act.…
I Can Only Imagine, But He Knows
I can only imagine why I’ve been blessed with the beautiful family I have, but God knows. I can only imagine how the cadence of the seasons and creation of new life really happens, but God breathed the rhythms of life and function into being. He knows. I can only imagine why several of my…
How To Grow Strong
Thank you to all who entered my inspirational fiction giveaway. Congratulations to Mary Agrusa for being chosen to receive Katie Ganshert’s first two novels! I know she’ll love them. If you didn’t win this time, don’t despair. There will be more giveaways in the future. And to get in on even more freebies and fun…
What It Takes To Produce Fruit (Cultivating Faith)
To have a product, there must be action. For an outcome, there must be an occurrence. We can’t merely hold onto a dream and expect it to materialize. Or hold love in and expect it to minister to someone. A seed must be planted to grow fruit. A nail must be driven to build a…
Discover the Perfect Plan
“The will of God is never exactly what you expect it to be. It may seem to be much worse, but in the end it’s going to be a lot better and a lot bigger.” —Elisabeth Elliot My Plan My plan for my life did not include a child who would have verbal language of…
Who Are the Brave?
It is easy to trust what you can see. It’s right in front of you. There is little to question. It is easy to stick with something that is enjoyable or comfortable. In our pleasure, there is little reason to change. Yet what is noteworthy about having faith in the obvious or staying true to…
What To Do When One Jump Isn’t Enough
Pretty soon, parents all across the Midwest will be yelling the same thing as their children poise on the end of the local pool’s diving board: “1, 2, 3, Jump!” Striving to encourage their little ones to take the plunge, overcome their fear, and eventually learn to swim, the chant will be repeated until Sally or Timmy…
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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