One Thousand (or more) Gifts
Remembering the Fallen
As a teenager, I wanted to be in the United States Army. And not doing just anything. My desire was to be an Army helicopter pilot. I became so enamored with that branch of the Armed Forces that I spent hours sitting on my bed drawing and memorizing the ranks and insignia of Army officers and enlisted…
Passing on Solomon’s Wisdom [Here’s to You Graduates]
Coolness of evening descends. Hummers flit their last dances to drink in homemade nectar. Perfection. Beauty. Stillness. I sit contemplating the events of the past 48 hours. A whirlwind of activity. A jumble of emotions. Graduation parties began in earnest Saturday, and Sunday was THE day. A day of excitement, apprehension, joy, and yes, some…
10 Ways To Be Encouraged [or more]
Let’s face it, some days are just plain miserable. But take heart, there is hope in that misery. Yesterday, while waiting for inspiration to strike for today’s post, I paged through my latest journal, hoping it would generate ideas. My journal (far from daily) is a record of thoughts, prayers, notes, and Scripture verses as…
Learning to Embrace the Glory that is Each Day
Spring is sprung. Change is in the air. Buds develop and open; blasts of color dot the landscape. Days turn, soon fragrant petals drift to the ground on wisps of a breeze and dandelion seeds scatter in the wind. Birds and other critters pair up, find homes, and begin families. Little mouths gape hungrily, and…
Slogging to Dreams Fulfilled
This isn’t how I wanted life to be. This isn’t what I asked for. As a young girl meandering through woods, wading creeks, and spending lazy afternoons just being, dreams were big and bold and beautiful. A Fairy Tale Life I imagined a life filled with joy and laughter, beauty infusing each day. Everyone would…
No Longer Ten [Happy Birthday]
Eleven years ago (23rd), an amazing gift entered our lives. We named him Joseph Kenneth. It was in the midst of severe weather, a tornado threatening, when we were set to usher our fourth child from the warmth of his mommy incubator into the cool unknown. A precious bundle was placed in my arms that…
Speak the Truth (in love and grace)
I hesitate to address this topic for fear I may come across as a self-proclaimed saint or know-it-all. Let me assure you this is not true: I am as much a sinner as anyone. And I certainly don’t have all the answers, just many questions and a deep-seated love for the One who freely offered…
Removing Unwanted Blemishes
Today I discovered a super easy way to remove blemishes from digital pictures. A few mouse clicks, and unwanted facial marks disappeared, resulting in smooth, flawless skin. All it took was downloading a software program, reading a 10-minute tutorial, and spending a few more minutes clicking in the changes. I couldn’t have been happier with…
Do they know God loves them? (and more gifts)
One hundred–plus students parade across the stage. They come from a variety of backgrounds, with various experiences under their fourteen- to eighteen-year-old belts. Some growing up in traditional two-parent homes, others barely holding onto one parent. Some exuding confidence, others just managing to keep their nervousness in check. Some appearing to lead fairy tale lives,…
God is Good. (Gratitude and more gifts)
I enjoy my life—occasionally. I give thanks for my life—sometimes. I lament my lot in life—often. Why is it so easy to default to ingratitude? What is it in the core of who I am that finds it more convenient to zero in on the negatives than the positives? And I even tend to be…
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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