Finding Spiritual Whitespace
Discover What Can Happen When We Make Space for the Spirit to Breathe
Not all that long ago I wrote about the need for spiritual whitespace. Actually, I wrote about that need in the context of a review of Bonnie Gray’s new book, Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul To Rest. I began that post with this quote from Bonnie: “What would emerge from my life if I…
Questions to Ask on the Journey to a Beautiful Heart (& the Hope that Follows)
If we let the Lord work in our lives, He’ll guide and shape us, creating in us a beautiful heart. I was certain I was a good person. I knew I’d also be a good wife and a great mother. In those early years of marriage, I never thought I needed to change. And quite…
When You Want What Is Not Yours to Have (pursuing contentment)
This is an excerpt (with a few tweaks) from a post I wrote to my sisters-in-Christ who are attending the Proverbs 31 She Speaks Conference this week. I thought it might be insightful and encouraging to some of you as well. On the eve of another She Speaks conference, I’m finding myself once again not…
One Thing You Must Make Room For in Your Life
I love it when God stirs up an unlikely bit of encouragement. Don’t you? And it’s always just at the right time. The day began rough. I woke up late and decided there was no time for Bible study (you know that’s trouble right away!). Work stretched endlessly. Distractions were evident with the kids home. Then worse,…
Journey To Soul Rest Is for You Too [Book Review]
“What would emerge from my life if I paused long enough to let his spirit breathe?” -Bonnie Gray, Finding Spiritual Whitespace Perhaps Bonnie Gray’s debut book, Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul To Rest, interested me because I’m a driven mother of four pursuing (and failing at) “perfect mothering.” Or maybe it piqued my curiosity because…
Why Joy and Sorrow Can Be Partners in this Dance of Life
How does joy and the weight of living in this crazy messed up world dance in time together? After an enjoyable girls’ getaway with my mom and Rachel, I woke up the next morning to the heaviness of responsibility. Past projects left undone. Necessary ongoing day-to-day tasks. Looming “issues.” They all sought to erase the…
Striving Is Not What Makes You Someone: Letter To My Teenage Self
Dear Teenage Julie, I admire your willingness to work hard, always wanting to do your best. I really do. From the time you were little, you’ve only wanted to keep up to those older brothers of yours. To be good. To do right. To show everyone that you are someone. But I need to whisper something to…
Invite Rest in the Midst of Your Chaos (Just Begin)
“Rest is not something we engineer, but something we invite.” Bonnie Gray, Finding Spiritual Whitespace The days this week stretch out long before me. From early morning to early morning, one task after another begs for attention. Breathing deep, resting, watching the clouds blow gently by are all but memories and wishes. This is the week…
When You Are In a Place You Never Want To Be (In Weakness)
“There comes a time when it takes more faith to fall apart with Jesus than to stay strong enough to stop it from happening.” Bonnie Gray, Finding Spiritual Whitespace I’m writing this post from a place I never want to be, a place I especially never want others to see. This is a place of brokenness…
Find the Space to Breathe and Hear the Whispers of God
“Whitespace is not blank—it breathes beauty and gives our souls a place to rest.” Bonnie Gray, Finding Spiritual Whitespace The work suited me, but it was the setting that marked the job as a perfect fit. Three summers I spent working for the county in a nature preserve/park. The tasks were far from glamorous—hand weed…
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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