Life
The Death of a Loved One (with great love comes great sorrow)
I didn’t know how my daughter would process Mom’s death. Rachel and Mom shared a close bond, developed through all the years my mother would travel with us to doctor appointments. Everyone deals differently with the death of a loved one. With our girl’s small verbal vocabulary, none of us knew how she was dealing…
He Did It All For Us! (celebrating a new life)
Today we celebrate a new life! The Son of God gave up His heavenly throne and came to earth as an infant for us. The Messiah lived and ministered for us. The Lamb of God suffered and died, taking on the world’s sins, for us. The Redeemer rose from the dead to provide life for us. The Prince of Life did…
Why We Can Have Hope in the Midst of Our Worst Circumstances
Sometimes life looks much different than we expect. Sometimes situations seem hopeless. Yet looks can be deceiving! We can have hold onto hope, even in our worst circumstances. The Worst Circumstances Job discovered this. (If you haven’t yet, you must read the book of Job!). He faced death of loved ones, destruction of his property: the worst…
Marked for Life: Exactly What You and I Want but Don’t Know It
I am becoming increasingly grateful for the storms of life and the gifts they leave behind … for in them I see God’s love and faithfulness. Marked for Life Pristine blue waters and silky fine sand beckon me near; Clouds hanging lazy implore me linger. Yet seemingly against my will I journey on; through waves…
Let Me Live… #31DaysofPraise
“Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.” Psalm 119:175 Life in Christ You give us life, Lord! Not so we can make something of ourselves. Not so we can have fun, make money, and be happy. Those are all fine things in context. But You give us life so…
Why Do I Feel Unfulfilled? (Living an Abundant Life)
I have plentiful work I can do from home that pays well. But that doesn’t bring an abundant life. I live in a state park. But that doesn’t bring an abundant life. I am blessed with a husband devoted to his family. But that doesn’t bring an abundant life. I have four children who are generally kind and…
Celebrating Every Life (because every life matters)
This lovely song and video touched me deeply, stirring up emotions that rest dormant in my dailiness. Through tears of tenderness, I’m sharing this video with all of you who love someone who has special needs. And to you, Rachel: I couldn’t love you more! You’ve blessed my life far more than I’ve blessed yours.…
The Best Comfort To Offer Those Who Grieve May Not Be What You Think
We will all face it. And most of us fear it. The it is Death. Recently I attended my uncle’s visitation and funeral. He was nearly 90 years old and I’m sure he would say he had led a good, full life. A devoted family man and farmer, good health allowed him to continue doing…
In Which I Remember, Grieve, and Rejoice
The memorial card goes with me nearly everywhere. It’s really all I have to remember my five precious pre-born children by. Five names scrawled across, with the date of their Home-going indicated as well. Their names are for the most part reflect merely guesses of the gender. I don’t revisit the grief often but sometimes…
Five Truths to Live By
I never went so far as to doubt God’s love existed, but there was a season in my life I did question whether that truth pertained to me.… ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Stumbling through the darkened woods, my soul screamed for justice and fairness. Where was God when I needed Him…
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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