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The Secret to Finding Enough
It’s easy to think the next big thing will be enough to make us happy. In the Western world, we often set our hopes on retirement, the big promotion, or a new house for satisfaction. Yet doing so only leads to further disappointment. Hold the Gifts Loosely Those of you that have followed me on…
What Makes Jesus’ Death and Resurrection So Amazing?
“Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!” ~Isaac Watts Every time I thought about her and what she had done to me, anger bubbled up. She hurt me. I knew I should forgive her, but honestly, I didn’t want to. That’s…
Three Actions To Take When You Feel Ill-Equipped To Pray
The blessing of prayer should be nurtured and exercised by all God’s children. Ill-Equipped Confession time, I struggle with words. Sometimes they spill out a jumbled mess, leaving me feeling ill-equipped to properly express myself. It’s a bit ironic to admit since I’m an editor and writer, but when it comes to voicing a thought, I…
Spend Your Time Well (lessons learned at the #livefree retreat)
I went to collect treasure this past weekend. Treasure of the richest kind: time and space to refresh and renew, shared experiences and resulting relationships, soul connections and heart-felt hugs, godly wisdom and deep spiritual insights. These are jewels often overlooked in our busy lives but found in abundance during this time in the presence of God and with…
Relationships Are Risky but Worth Pursuing
Relationships can be risky. People may hurt us. But the value of fellowship far outweigh the risks of pursuing it. Blessing of Community One baby under a year old and another on the way, and we moved again (4 times in 6 years). This time to a tiny out-of-the way town. Again, I knew no one.…
Why It Is Good To Be You
Who you were created to be is better than who you wish you were. Be you! I’m a member of a mastermind group: eight individuals who share a similar interest in getting the Gospel message out in our own unique way. We bounce ideas off each other, offer suggestions and services in our area of expertise, and provide…
The Key to Loving Well (out of the life of babes)
“Out of the mouths of babes…” is an idiom uttered when a child says something particularly astute and wise. Well I say, “out of the life of babes…,” because out of my children’s lives I’ve learned so many valuable lessons! Especially from the life of my daughter who has significant special needs. One area in which Rachel’s a…
5 Reasons To Celebrate Thanksgiving (even if it’s been a hard year)
Gratitude can get swallowed up in the bitter and hard. It can disappear in the daily grumblings and the acrid tears. That’s why Thanksgiving Day is vital to our well-being. It focuses us in at least 5 ways: Reminds us that despite outward appearances sometimes to the contrary, each one of us is blessed Strengthens…
Seven Key Principles for Cultivating Healthy Families
“You’re still not done?” My husband’s words met me while trying to finish up book work I had been addressing on and off all day. “The kids are home and needed me,” I snapped. “Then there’s laundry and supper and dishes. No, I’m not done!” A response entirely undeserved. Yikes! I had forgotten God’s admonition…
I Need You, and You Need Someone
Do you remember the army poster created at the beginning of World War I? The one with Uncle Sam saying I Want You for the U.S. Army? Well I want to tell you I not only want you, but I need you to walk with me through life. I need you to encourage me when I…
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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