Perspective
You Are Seen and You Are Needed (pass it on)
Although she assured me she liked it in the home in which she now resided, I could see it. I saw it in the way tears welled up as we visited. I saw it in her far away look as she talked about the past. This dear old friend grieved the passing of the years. She missed…
The Sign You’re Looking for Is Closer Than You Think
Have you ever missed a sign, and it’s left you confused, frustrated, and lost? I have. It happens, for instance, when I navigate for a particular son on road trips on a route he isn’t entirely familiar with. I forget he doesn’t know the way, and he forgets to watch the signs and/or ask. We find ourselves in…
The Value of This Moment (don’t miss it!)
Whatever it looks like, the moment I’m in has value. When will I remember that? Up to my elbows in suds, I silently huffed about the lack of help I had around the house during this season. With the older two away at college and the youngest involved in high school, more of the household chores fell…
When Life Becomes Too Ordinary (where to find miracles)
For most of us, our lives appear so commonplace, that we rarely (if ever) expect miracles. Because miracles, well, they’re just too big. And for most of us, our lives are just too ordinary. Certainly no miracles are happening here. Yet as Christians, the Divine works in our daily lives and actually in us. And…
What You Need to Know About Expectations in Order to Live Joyfully
Expectations can be a thief, robbing us of the joy of the moment. I expected to be working in the natural biology field until old age set in. I expected to have a pretty easy life: filled with hard work, yes, but faced only with those setbacks hard work could fix. I expected to have…
5 Steps Toward Praising God #31DaysofPraise
“You alone are the Lord. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them, and the heavenly host worships You.” Nehemiah 9:6 I cannot believe this is the last week…
Where Are You Called to Service, to Share God’s Love?
“In the Kingdom of God, service is not a stepping-stone to nobility: it is nobility, the only kind of nobility that is recognized.” ~ T.W. Manson One boy went one direction; his brother went another. One chattered animatedly about dinosaurs; the other made it his mission to receive a personal hi from everyone in the room.…
When It Feels Like Your Fail Dial Is Set On Repeat
It’s a lie. A well-disguised one. An effective one. But a lie nevertheless. Your mistakes don’t make you a failure. That’s a fallacy we hear from our culture and repeat to ourselves. Your mistakes make you a person in need of a Redeemer and Savior. The good news is you have One! Repeated Mistakes Sometimes it seems…
You Don’t Have To Be a Victim To Unexpected Change
Despite meticulous planning, some (or is it many?) days just don’t go as expected. It’s not unusual, but it is disheartening to have a day so thrown off kilter. A morning like this one, which was flipped upside down with one Snapchat message. It wasn’t anything earth shattering or tragic, just another mess to add…
When Every Day Doesn’t Glow With the Beauty of Spring
There’s no ignoring the joy on people’s faces as spring approaches. They anticipate exchanging winter coats for short sleeves and boots for flipflops. Spirits lift as those first buds open to reveal unfurling bright green leaves. Rains infuse freshness as they wash away the last of the dirty snow. The sun warms the earth. Longer days beckon…
- « Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next »
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.
Search the Blog
Categories
Maintain Godly Focus!
Are you struggling to maintain godly focus in the mess of each day's living? Do you too easily find yourself worrying about circumstances instead of trusting in God's promises? If you answered yes, why not download my ebook. It's filled with 25 power verses with space for personal reflection to help you maintain godly focus, no matter what situations arise.
(Privacy policy: Don't worry, your information is safe you can unsubscribe at any time.)
New Book, Just Released!
