Multitude Mondays
Soul Care (and the Futility of Success)
All the success of this world is futile if our souls are not cared for. This past weekend, my husband and I went to Parent’s Weekend for our oldest son who attends college eight hours away. As part of the schedule, we were able to meet with Daniel’s professors and various administrative staff. Near the beginning…
How To Affect Change Right Where You Are
In some sessions, I couldn’t jot down notes fast enough. In others, I nodded as the presenter imparted wisdom I had learned earlier. This was a good conference. One in which education and transition successes were shared and processes discussed. But as I stepped out of one particularly helpful session where I had gathered connections…
When Circumstances are Tough and Joy Seems Elusive
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalms 16:11 Fullness of joy! Such a beautiful phrase. I want that, don’t you? And despite the dark days, the many diagnoses we may face, the tears of sorrow, the difficult marriages, the barbed…
Walk in Greater Peace: Lessons From Those Who Came Before
She was barren for many years. She gave her son away when he was just a tot. She faced marital difficulties. She lost nearly all of her family and felt compelled to leave the only land she knew. She faced an excruciatingly difficult decision that had high stakes, and fear made her hesitant to act.…
We Were Meant for Community
Often we try to live life alone. To handle what comes our way on our own strength. To struggle and even celebrate in relative silence–afraid we are burdening others or bragging … or maybe that we will be hurt. Many of us have good reason to be fearful. Still, we were never intended to live…
When Good Things Become Too Important
Memorization exercises are filed here and there on my desk and in my Bible. Inspirational quotes and pictures as well as encouragement to think differently and pray harder cover multiple surfaces. Christian books are stuffed (overstuffed) on the shelves. Then there’s the “Printable” file and more specific seasonal Bible studies and images. And of course…
Losing at Love Is Worth the Risk
“Tis better to have loved and lost, Than never to have loved at all.” —Alfred Lord Tennyson The Dichotomy Love is such a dichotomy. On one hand, it radiates warmth and joy. On the other, it produces deep pain. Most of us have experienced both sides of the love “coin” to some degree. Many have enjoyed…
Set the World Right Again (live a life of worship)
Our relationship with God was to be intimate in all areas—fully exposed—a life of worship. I used to think I could largely separate my spiritual life from the rest of it. Attend church, check. Tithe, check. Meal prayers, check. Bedtime prayers, check. And it worked great. Really. Until… (By the way, there will always be…
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. …
How To Grow Strong
Thank you to all who entered my inspirational fiction giveaway. Congratulations to Mary Agrusa for being chosen to receive Katie Ganshert’s first two novels! I know she’ll love them. If you didn’t win this time, don’t despair. There will be more giveaways in the future. And to get in on even more freebies and fun…
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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