Grace
It Is So Difficult (and Why Difficulties Must Exist)
It’s that time of year when our high school students are registering for next year’s classes. In the past years, it’s been uneventful for me. My boys knew what they needed and wanted to take. Now, I am deciding Rachel’s sophomore schedule, and it is eventful. You see, my daughter doesn’t have the understanding to…
Number 1 Reason To Move Out From the Shadow of Regret
Often we live in regret, in the shadow of our poor choices, instead of walking in the light of God’s grace, and although our choices can’t be undone, they can be redeemed. Years ago, I pushed ahead with something I knew was wrong. There was no doubt, but I went forward with it anyway. Why?…
Don’t Just Survive the Messes of Life, Thrive
My son’s raised eyebrows just made me grin as another piece of butter fell to the floor. Thoughts of his father’s words danced through my mind, “You are a messy cook.” Flour and sugar sprinkled on the buttery concoction I was stepping in as I reflected on the truth of that statement. Indeed I am…
What Grace Looks Like
Left on my own, I am nothing. But my Savior doesn’t leave me there. He meets me with grace. When I am weary, He offers me rest. When I am crying, He catches each tear. When I am weak, He is my strength. When I am angry, He bades me give it to Him. When…
In the Midst of the Long and Hard There Is This…[Gifts]
The days get long and hard and complicated. But there is this … gifts of grace. Gentle breezes brushing tree tops, setting clothes to flapping on the line. There is Grandma’s threadbare clothespin bag, filled with memories—a legacy of hard work and family. There is sunshine and soft green grass. There are brothers and love…
What If “Last” Wasn’t Such a Bad Thing?
There can be good things about the last of something. Last mortgage payment. Last time you make that particular mistake. Last day at a hated job. But for me, last usually denotes a finality I’m not excited about. The last day of a loved ones earthly life. My child’s last day home before college or…
Managing Back-to-School Guilt Before It Becomes All-Consuming
This week I will focus on Back-to-School as it’s fresh in my mind and the minds of many of you I’m sure. Today’s post looks at guilt as it relates to school time. Wednesday’s post will address letting go (as I will once again be waving goodbye to my boy). I pray you are encouraged. …
You Are Not a Failure, Live Free!
I lay awake, replaying the situation in the darkness. My son’s questioning of my authority and the house rules, and my response: ugly, belittling, and completely unnecessary. He had long since stormed to his room and I ducked to mine. The anger had dissipated, replaced by shame and regret. Harsh words hung in the air, evidence of another…
You Can’t Bear It, But You Don’t Have To (When You’re Too Weak)
“God will never give you more than you can handle.” I’ve heard this many times, believed it, and even passed it on. Yet the more I study Scripture and the gift of grace,the more certain I am that this is a fallacy. God never promised we wouldn’t face more than we could handle on our own.…
What Are You Waiting For?
Toppling laundry. Overflowing sink. Neglected finances. Snarky responses. I don’t always like where I’m at, what I do, or how the day lays out. It’s not always pleasant. There are highs and lows. I make good choices and poor ones. My days are seldom neat and tidy—actually, I’m not sure they’re ever neat and tidy.…
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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