Multitude Mondays
When the Mundane Begs an Answer
“Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning Laundry piled high again. Dirty dishes spilling out of the sink. Windows smeared. Everyone needing something at the same time. It’s all a seeming mess, and I’m wrung clear out. And as I’m…
Reasons to Rejoice: Images of Beauty in Brokenness
Spring break is here, and I have a short window when I have my family together again. So in that light, I’m taking the simple route this week: sharing inspiration and encouragement to you for a grace-filled week in images and phrases today and Wednesday. Praying it blesses you. Seek the Lord always and experience…
The One Direction that Is Always the Right One
I remember in my 20’s , I’d look at certain older ladies and think, I wish I knew what they knew–someday I’ll have this thing called life figured out just like they do. Now as another year passes and I’m approaching (or met) that “older” status, I know their secret: Life is far too complex,…
How To Live With Joy When Winter Settles In
This has been a long winter. For many of you, it’s been a hard winter. But living in the midst of the cold and dreary is no reason to quit living. There is still beauty to be found. There are still things to smile about. The sun still rises each morning. There is brilliance in…
Why You Should Breathe Deep of the Moment
A week in a warm, dry climate without children or household responsibilities refreshes and rejuvenates. It also gave me pause to reflect on my family back home as I took quiet early morning walks and went on long sight-seeing drives. I remember the long nights of crying babies and sick little ones; the seemingly endless…
Because Sometimes Freedom Isn’t Found Where We Expect It
Dressing and undressing are not tasks that come easy to my 15-year-old daughter. But there are lessons to be learned in any situation. Watching her tug on the undershirt, I soon realized it was caught—on her ID bracelet. Rach kept tugging. Pull as she might, though, she couldn’t get the shirt off. Realizing her mounting frustration,…
Okay, So I Mess Up! (Welcome, Opportunity)
If you’ve been following my writing for long, you’ve heard me mention that I mess up sometimes … well, okay, I mess up a lot. In my marriage, in raising my children, in my Spiritual life. God says do not envy … I do. Dr. James Dobson says not to yell at your children … I do.…
When Healing Doesn’t Happen (or Is Slower Than You Like)
How many times have I looked at my daughter and wondered why God hasn’t offered His healing to her? He has the power. I know that. He could heal her through waters like the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-14). He could heal her by speaking the words like He did for the centurion’s servant (Matthew 8:5-13).…
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…
Three Steps to Realizing Growth in the New Year
“The beauty in the outer world can only be seen, when one stops focusing on the negativity in their inner world.” ― Anthony Liccione Growth is a fickle business. It requires generous doses of dreaming and planning with just the right amounts of realism and failure thrown in. Add too much realism and our feet…
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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