Rest
Find the Space to Breathe and Hear the Whispers of God
“Whitespace is not blank—it breathes beauty and gives our souls a place to rest.” Bonnie Gray, Finding Spiritual Whitespace The work suited me, but it was the setting that marked the job as a perfect fit. Three summers I spent working for the county in a nature preserve/park. The tasks were far from glamorous—hand weed…
What Does It Mean To Be Still?
Many of us have the problem of not moving. Not taking that first step or the second or third. However, others possess the opposite problem: We never quit moving. Our bodies, and especially our minds and spirit, remain in constant motion. Never allowing us time to process and sit in the presence of the Lord. I tend…
Where to Shelter When Fierce Storms Strike
Under the trees and bushes we huddled. Each crack of thunder and flash of lightening urged us closer together. Shivering and rain-soaked, we sang hymns of praise and gave thanks for the natural umbrella that offered at least a little protection from the driving rain. Finally, as the storm passed, we ventured back out on the…
When You Are Withered and Weathered
“He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities.” Benjamin Franklin Rest isn’t optional. Sometimes we wish it were. Sometimes we pretend it is. But rest always lets us know when we neglect it. Many of us are finding the need for rest the hard way. Check out Mary DeMuth’s post or…
The One Thing That Brings Rest
Another day goes by in a blur. It ends with a to-do list that refuses to grow shorter. Doctor appointments to be made and attended. Bills to pay, and accounts to be balanced. A house to be cleaned. Clothes to be washed. Food to be made. Exercise to be done. Then there’s writing, editing, organizing,…
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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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