Peace
How to Find the Peace You Desire
In Christian circles we talk a lot about our hearts. How our hearts can be led astray. How we need to guard our hearts. How we need God to transform our hearts. And for good reason. Just read the Lord’s strong caution against blindly following our hearts: “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual…
Strategies for Finding Peace When Swimsuit Season Approaches [Grace in the Mess of Body Image]
Spring is such a lovely season, but it harbors a time of insecurity for many. During this time of year, the inevitable campaign to “look good” grows strong. The extra pounds and flabby abs were easier to hide under the multiple layers worn in winter. Spandex and “cinching up the belt” no longer suffice with shorts and…
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,…
Take Circumstances Out of the Peace Equation
Circumstances have only as much control over our attitudes as we give them. When dealing with frustrations that pop up throughout the day, we can either let them dictate our mood or see them as opportunities. The Apostle Paul suffered horrible beatings, isolation, rejection, scorn, and humiliation. Yet he claims to have found contentment in his life. He…
In the Midst of the Long and Hard There Is This…[Gifts]
The days get long and hard and complicated. But there is this … gifts of grace. Gentle breezes brushing tree tops, setting clothes to flapping on the line. There is Grandma’s threadbare clothespin bag, filled with memories—a legacy of hard work and family. There is sunshine and soft green grass. There are brothers and love…
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. …
Setting Aside Insecurity One Glorious Moment at a Time
Insecurity. It strikes way more than I like to admit. A recurring pestilence set to trip me up on my journey of purpose. I can count on it to hit with sweaty palms and a racing pulse. Feelings of inadequacy and impending failure follow. This is when I check my numbers, gauge my progress, question…
The Simplest Way To Slow Down
“Each of us is under a divine mandate to become an amateur astronomer, to peer into the incalculable depths of sky and space to behold the handiwork of our omnipotent Creator.”–Sam Storms In my younger years, I’d cross country ski at night under a full moon. The moon-glow would transform my exercise into a magical…
Why We Don’t Need All the Answers
Storms gather and we’re left to wonder how to cope. How to survive the fierce winds and driving rains. How to make sense of the turmoil, the pain, the aftermath. Death of the innocent. Isolation of the chronically ill and elderly. Financial setbacks. Marital difficulties. Car crashes. A loved one wasting away from cancer. A…
The Truth About Peace (Fruit of the Spirit Series)
World peace sounds like just the thing. It’s politically correct. It’s a lofty goal. And who would argue against it? But it is impossible. Since that fateful day when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden, we haven’t had peace among men. And we won’t have peace again until our Savior returns. In our humanness,…
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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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