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Don’t Neglect the Gift of Laughter (Book Review)
In the busyness of my days, I too often ignore an essential aspect of a healthy life: laughter. I get so caught up in doing all the things, that taking the time to enjoy life takes a back seat. Laughter simply seems to be a perk I hesitate to take time for. Gift of Laughter…
Find Help in Discerning God’s Will (book review & giveaway)
“God simply asks us to obey Him where He has us, trusting Him to guide us to our next steps in His perfect timing.” —Brittany Ann, Follow God’s Will God Has a Plan The Lord knows all, sees all, and is present everywhere. He has always been and always will be, is infinitely wise, and…
See God More Clearly: A Shift in Perspective (and Giveaway)
“When we follow God into the unknown, our expectations of his grace must become greater than our dependence on an answer.” —Abby McDonald, Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God Although entrusted to me 18 years ago, I can hear the words as if spoken today: “You have to embrace the whole…
Give Thanks: His Faithful Love Endures Forever (“Relentless” book giveaway)
The day my first unborn baby went to be with Jesus changed my life in many ways. For the first time in my life I questioned the Lord’s love for me. Yet somehow through the years, I discovered that His is a forever love that shows up brightest in those darkest times. Relentless Still the…
Pursue Healing for Your Mother/Daughter Relationship (Review)
God created us to be in community, to be supported and to support others through our relationships. Yet walking through life with those closest to us can be an imposing assignment, especially for mothers and daughters. Relationship Restoration That relationship between a mother and daughter proves powerful yet unpredictable, especially in the teenage years when…
Foster the Gift of Creativity (children’s Bible review and giveaway)
When our kids were young, my favorite gifts for them did not include ones that made noise or did things for them, but instead were ones requiring thought, problem-solving, and creativity. Gifts that encouraged them to use their imagination. Reflecting God’s Creativity Our God is a creative God. And created by the Father in His…
The Bible Is Powerful (even a children’s version) – review & giveaway
“You all know the story from the Bible about David and how he defeated Goliath, right?” I addressed my question to the seven fifth and sixth graders in my Confirmation class. To my shock, one young lady shook her head. We were discussing God’s plans for the Israelites and how He kept His promises to…
Real Hope After Pregnancy Loss (book review)
When people ask how many children I have, I still sometimes hesitate. Do I only mention the four I’ve raised over the past 23 years? Or do I include the five babies I lost in early pregnancy? Should I say four or nine? I’m not alone in my struggle to answer this question or to…
Hope Can Be Found in Even the Darkest Days (‘Hope Prevails’ Book Review)
“When walking in the valley, the only way out is up. He is our only path out of our despair.” ~Dr. Michelle Bengtson, Hope Prevails Some of us find ourselves trudging in deep valleys, others journey through shallower ones. Regardless, the only way out is to grasp onto hope. Yet sometimes that hope is lost…
Walk in the Blessings of a Godly Marriage #wifestylin (book review and giveaway)
If you are in an abusive marriage, please seek professional help! “Wives, submit to your own husbands as to the Lord,” (Ephesians 5:22). Wait, don’t click away! This is a beautiful invitation from God, not the horrible demand some women fear it to be. You’ll feel better after you read God’s charge to husbands a few short verses…
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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