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Hold Tight to the Christmas Promise (and a prayer)
Regardless of our circumstances, when we hold tight to the Christmas Promise we can still experience peace and joy. Reflection The immediate days after Christmas, and the holiday activities have waned. We sit contemplating the Day and its meaning—past, present, and future. Your memories may be pleasant or difficult. This year’s Christmas may have been…
Remembering the Baby in the Manger (Merry Christmas!)
Today we remember the Baby in a manger. We reflect on a King who gave up His throne to become a weak, vulnerable, and helpless infant. We celebrate a God who loves us this much. God With Us Emmanuel, “God with us,” became one of us so we’d know we matter. Those who mess up…
The Secret to Finding Enough
It’s easy to think the next big thing will be enough to make us happy. In the Western world, we often set our hopes on retirement, the big promotion, or a new house for satisfaction. Yet doing so only leads to further disappointment. Hold the Gifts Loosely Those of you that have followed me on…
The Greatest Reason for Giving Thanks [Gratitude Series and a Gift for You]
Giving gifts brings great blessings (I gave one away on this blog last week). Receiving them isn’t so bad either. It’s certainly fun to receive those unexpected expensive ones. But truly, those given with the greatest amount of consideration for me as the receiver hold the most meaning to me. However, no gift comes even…
What Makes Jesus’ Death and Resurrection So Amazing?
“Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!” ~Isaac Watts Every time I thought about her and what she had done to me, anger bubbled up. She hurt me. I knew I should forgive her, but honestly, I didn’t want to. That’s…
Receive Your Beautiful Inheritance – a Free Gift
“Indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance” (Psalm 16:6b). Not long ago, I passed a lady walking on the side of the road. Slim and toned, she seemed so put together. I didn’t know her, but my mind began to taunt me about how wonderful her life must be. Exercising at this hour, she must have…
Grace Delivered in the Birth of Christ (Merry Christmas!)
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:11 The Good News! Grace has been delivered in the Babe. The Prince of Peace. The Lamb of God. The Savior of the World. Birth of Jesus Christ Salvation entered our world in the birth…
Jesus Reigns in Our Mess (A Christmas Confession) #AdventReflections
I’m so grateful Jesus reigns even in my mess. I expected this Christmas to be different. I planned for this Christmas to be different. To be quieter … simpler … slower. And then life kicked in with a vengeance. The busyness of the holidays — no, my own ideas of the what the holidays should…
Messy Is Real, but One Day Only Beauty Will Remain #AdventReflections
It’s all messy, but one day only beauty will remain. This is the week serene images of the first Christmas will be displayed everywhere. They will feature Mary, the mother of Jesus, Joseph the Christ-child’s adoptive father, shepherd and wise men, and the Babe Himself (and don’t forget all the docile livestock looking on) all…
The One Reason We Can Face an Overwhelming Future Without Being Overcome #AdventReflections
My friend and I struggle with looking too far into our daughters’ futures. It can be frightening and overwhelming. She because her sweet Taylor has been given a shortened expected lifespan. (This post is now in memory of Taylor, who went to be with the Lord January 2, 2019.) Me because my sweet Rachel may…
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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