Faith Jam
When Hope Feels Uncertain
“This hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5 (HCSB) Waiting used to be an eternity; now it’s just a blink. I used to beg for change to happen; now I ask for sameness. I used to pray for patience;…
You Are Not in Control [a letter to myself]
Bonnie Gray at Faith Barista is hosting her first faith jam in 5 months. Won’t you join me as I link up with the “jam” to write a letter to a younger me about “What I Know Now” when it comes to the faith journey? ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Dear Julie, Life…
Prepared and Fearless
We may try to skirt around it, but the truth is, tasks are only disposed of efficiently and proficiently when proper tools and techniques are used. This is not a new concept for me, but sometimes I feel a job must be done without all the essentials in place. In other words, it needs to…
Cry, “Abba, Father”
The word floated down the hall. A single word, spoken so soft and sweetly. “Mama.” One word that always melts my heart. One word that always draws me near. When Rachel voices it, it doesn’t matter what else I’m doing. My attention is arrested, drawn to her precious little face. On this eve as I…
Recalculating: According to God
I have to admit, using a GPS for traveling in uncharted countryside is definitely helpful—some say necessary. Although my family doesn’t own one, we’ve borrowed my parents’ for a couple long-distance trips. If you can stand the constant mantra of “recalculating,” it is a trusty little device. That is, until it’s not… In my limited…
The Lord Waits…for You and Me
The Lord waits for you and me to turn to Him with our daily needs. What are we waiting for? “If I can just touch His robe, I’ll be made well!”(Matthew 9:21). I reach out to Him for strength and then jerk back. Uncertain. Uncertain of what, I’m not sure. What do I have to…
Giving Our Final Mite
She willed her legs to carry her silently across the threshing floor, his sleeping form barely visible in the darkness of the night. With trembling hands, she reached for his cloak, uncovered his feet, and lay down. The smell of barley filled her senses. Her racing heart began to settle: “Perhaps all would be well…
Now This Is Love (true love in action)
Have you noticed it—the way we drop “love” throughout our day-to-day conversations? “I love that shirt!” “It was love at first sight.” “Wouldn’t you love to go there?” Love in this sense means having affection for something, a fondness if you will. This type of love is very fickle, dependent on circumstances, and changing often. The…
The True Adventure of Stepping Out in Faith
The bus bounced along in the fog. Two students moved up front, unsure if breakfast would remain in their stomachs. Various conversations mingled together. This was the seventh-grade downhill skiing field trip, and Rachel and I were on it. This would be Rachel’s first time on downhill skis and my first time at this ski…
Exploding Love/Joy: Ours to Possess and Ours to Give Away
There is a deep and holy sense of love and joy when you know and draw nearer to the Lord. Have you been around people who know the precise moment when they became a disciple of the Lord? They can usually describe the details of the conversion right down to what they were wearing,…
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).
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