Sacrifice
Whisper Yes: What You Do Matters to God!
The very thing we think is less significant often carries the greatest importance. When you whisper yes to changing one more diaper, to waiting on one more table, to reaching out one more time, to showing kindness to one more person, you are making great deposits for the Kingdom of God. Standing in line to…
He Did It All For Us! (celebrating a new life)
Today we celebrate a new life! The Son of God gave up His heavenly throne and came to earth as an infant for us. The Messiah lived and ministered for us. The Lamb of God suffered and died, taking on the world’s sins, for us. The Redeemer rose from the dead to provide life for us. The Prince of Life did…
Let Me Live… #31DaysofPraise
“Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.” Psalm 119:175 Life in Christ You give us life, Lord! Not so we can make something of ourselves. Not so we can have fun, make money, and be happy. Those are all fine things in context. But You give us life so…
Love Well: Emulating Jesus’ Ultimate Sacrifice in Honor of the Service Men and Women Who Never Came Home
“Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” 1 John 3:16 It’s easy to say we love. Even if we don’t like using the word “love” itself, we can find other words to adequately express how we feel. But for some of…
What Are You Willing To Give (Veterans, We Salute You!)
Today is Veteran’s Day. A day we honor our veterans for their “patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.” Yet I know there are some veterans out there who don’t feel like they’ve done enough to receive the respect and honor other vets do. These are veterans who never ended…
11 Important Lessons Learned From Serving In Vacation Bible School
Serving isn’t always easy or comfortable, but we always grow through it. “Good duties must not be pressed and beaten out of us, as the waters came out of a rock when Moses smote it with his rod; but must freely drop from us, as myrrh from the tree, or honey from the comb.” ~ Thomas…
A Day To Be Grateful (thank you, veterans!)
Today I am honoring all servicemen and women who gave so much to this country, especially my uncle Harlan Reuter, whom I never met. Last week I attended the funeral of a former Navy sailor. Following the church service, we filed outside to be greeted by an honor guard detail. A brief ceremony ensued,…
When Comfort Gets in the Way
The last few weeks I’ve been restless, feeling a missing element in my days. I took inventory to see what might be lost: a healthy family and sturdy home were present; food and clothing plentiful; security existent; needs abundantly provided; “extras” scattered everywhere; and opportunities available in all directions. We were comfortable—too comfortable. And I am…
Patriotism in Action
Patriotism frequently invokes intense feelings. There are often demonstrations, writings, heated words, tears, laughter, gatherings, songs, violence, and symbols displayed, all in the name of patriotism. But what really is patriotism? Why is it important? What does it mean to be an American patriot? Although very few of us could recite all our past Presidents,…
It’s Eve’s Fault!
Have you ever wondered why humans have such an obsession with food? Social and family gatherings revolve around food. Holidays are planned around it. The topic pops up in our casual daily conversation. Places are identified with it (Philly cheesesteak), or labeled by it: Who doesn’t know where the Big Apple is? Babies are even…
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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