Inspirational
Petals of Grace
Despite His record of faithfulness, God’s grace continues to amaze me! It amazes me that the Almighty, the Creator of all things, the One who breathed life into existence, would care so deeply about me as an individual to choose specific blessings handpicked just for me. And He carefully chooses the time to bestow them.…
The Gift of a Forever Friend (and more)
Our friendship goes back to when our oldest were still preschoolers, now they are 18 and 17. It began tentatively—as playdates for our children. But what began as a focus on the younger set, soon changed to be a lifeline for the adults. The get-togethers became oxygen to sleep-starved mothers. A source of support through…
Broken-Record Blessing
Do any of you remember the LP vinyl records of old? I still have a turntable along with some of my 33 1/3 and 45 rpm albums that I just can’t bear to part with. It is relaxing to listen to these old favorites and reflect on my younger years. But do you also remember…
Album of Life
Getting the sun, my camera, and my son’s smile to cooperate while taking his senior pictures was not a task for the faint of heart! Earlier in the summer, temporary insanity had set in, and I decided I could take the photos instead of hiring a professional. After all, I had a nice camera and…
To Those Who Witness Through Example
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.”—Cicero In this country, we are in desperate need for Godly role models for our children, especially, for boys! Men and women who not only talk the talk (or sing the song) but who truly walk the walk—even after…
Jesus Never Fails!
One night several years ago, I learned my son had been wounded. It was the type of hurt that cannot be seen, one that eats at the soul. My mother’s heart ached to fix it, to make it all better, just like I did when he was a little boy. But this was not a pain…
Unveiled
Smiling faces light up the stadium. Genuine I’m-having-the-time-of-my-life smiles not fake I’ll-smile-because-I-should kind. Nearly every participant displays such a grin. Laughter and squeals of delight intermix with “Good job!” “Nice try!” and “You can do it!” I am welcomed into the world of Special Olympics and real people! And the weight of a difficult week…
Help My Unbelief!
In the blink of an eye, the world turns ugly. From sunny, blue skies to dark clouds and hurricane-force winds. And the rain! It comes down in sheets, so hard at times one can barely see around the corner. And a mother’s heart bleeds. It bleeds for the injustice of this life. For the cruelness.…
He Will Show Up!
Kindred spirits. Shared experiences. Cleansing moments. A God who will show up. Friday and Saturday I attended a Parents as Presenters (PasP) Workshop. This year I was attending as an alumnus and was helping coach and mentor attendees as they learned to present their stories of raising a child/children with disabilities. I long looked forward…
A Glimpse of Heaven
The view was spectacular! As we drove through the winding roads of western Wisconsin, Daniel and I were captivated by the gorgeous vistas. The various green shades of the trees intermingled with the sky blues and the wisps of cloud white. Later as evening began to descend with a radiant sunset, the brilliance of a…
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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