One Thousand (or more) Gifts
How to Live Out a Life of Faith
Driving home with my 13-year-old son after dropping my daughter off at a respite camp weekend, our conversation turned to faith-talk. “Mom, is [Delores] a Christian?” Joey asked. “I … think … so.” Am I Being a Good Witness I responded slowly, not quite sure. My next thought turned to me, to my own witness. …
Healing Salve for When the Pain Is Real and Your Heart Is Weary
Grief clouded my vision as my van skidded to a stop in the ditch. On my way to hold my infant nephew’s tiny, lifeless body for the first and last time, anguish overwhelmed me. Pain wasn’t new to me, nor would this be the last time it would slice into my heart. But it was deep and…
Bring Light and Life into the Dark and Empty: Love Well
The idea of love appeals to nearly everyone. True love transforms lives, bringing light and life into the dark and empty. But few of us demonstrate love well. We may do okay with our families and close friends, but universally, many of us fail miserably in the love column. Many things get in our way. Time.…
Truth to Hold Onto When Loneliness Threatens [and tips to make it through]
I used to think the only lonely ones were those who were alone. Lately, though, I’ve realized that even surrounded by people, one can feel isolated. Yet whether physically alone or alone just in spirit, loneliness doesn’t have to consume you. As the first long weekend without my two oldest marched to an end, I have…
A Critically Important Assignment for Everyday: to Savor (Printable)
Learning to savor each day can be life changing. The life of a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) and wife can often be crazy busy or mundane (sometimes both at the same time). The days often mirror each other in their “dailiness.” I’ve experienced this first-hand as a SAHM and a WAHM for more than 20 years.…
Three Reasons for Our Negative-Sightedness and How To Improve It
Too often all we can see are the hard things in our days—the struggles, valleys, pits, and roadblocks. Yet no matter what our circumstances, goodness and beauty are just a look away. If that’s so, why don’t we take better notice? Negative-Sightedness As I see it, there are three reasons for our negative-sightedness: We feel entitled to…
You Are More Than Known, You Are Chosen
We all want to be known. To be acknowledged as someone. It’s an age-old desire. Likely you’ve longed for that very thing at some point. Perhaps you are now. A desire to be mentioned by name—like Susanna in the Bible was. Susanna? Yes, she really is one of the women whose name is found in the Holy book…
What It Really Takes To Be Brave (and free Scripture printables)
My boss knew with one look: something was wrong. As a teen I nearly always sported an upbeat attitude, so he noticed my dark mood immediately. I didn’t try to hide it, but openly admitted the problem I had. Sharing somehow made it all less painful. Jump forward a decade and even two and notice the difference. Sharing…
Asking for Understanding and Grace While Setting Priorities
Intentions may be good, but sometimes they become misguided. Afternoon threatened to become evening as I continued to drop berries into the bucket that hung around my neck. My self-imposed quota hung heavy as the goal—at least one full bucket. No fewer. Sweat dripped down my back. The zipped jacket warded off mosquitoes that liked the later…
Three Things To Do When You’re in the Dumps for No Good Reason
There are days when my life is going well. Nothing is really off kilter. The kids are healthy. Only minor things are broken (like the clothes dryer). Yet I’m in the dumps. There is no reason for my doldrums. I should be grateful, and I am, but I don’t feel it. Anyone with me on this? …
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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