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Vivid in His eyes
God planned each of our lives. We are no accident, but lovingly created for this exact time and place. I see vivid now, our first little bundle, fresh from all those tubes. Laying him on our bed—“Now what”? My man sees it different, him tiny and frightened, lying on his chest, falling fast asleep. And…
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,…
God-First Response
When I finally accepted I was losing my first baby through miscarriage, my desire was to be alone. Feeling completely isolated in my grief, I was certain no one else could relate, and definitely no one could make it right. Therefore, I chose to walk the dark road of despair solo. I wallowed in the mire…
Awake to Grace
Linking with The Gypsy Mama for 5 minute Friday to jot down thoughts on Awake. GO I awake to realize I failed. Guilt washes over. Those 2 steps I thought I took forward were countered by 3 steps back. How I hate that about me. I think I’ve changed, only to find my old self…
Delightfully Unique: It Applies to All of Us
We are all created delightfully unique. During a conversation with a dear lady from church last night, I was transported back in time to when my daughter was little. It allowed me to reflect on how I’ve changed in those years, maturing in my understanding of how Jesus sees us. While the early years of…
Lay Them Down—Again
I look around me. Everywhere I turn, I see beauty, from the tree-framed lake to the deep blue sky. My eyes take in the bright red of the cranberries and the dazzling brilliance of the sun reflecting off the soft blanket of snow. Winter has gently made its appearance. And I am overwhelmed … To…
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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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