Salvation
The Death of a Loved One (with great love comes great sorrow)
I didn’t know how my daughter would process Mom’s death. Rachel and Mom shared a close bond, developed through all the years my mother would travel with us to doctor appointments. Everyone deals differently with the death of a loved one. With our girl’s small verbal vocabulary, none of us knew how she was dealing…
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…
Receive Your Beautiful Inheritance – a Free Gift
“Indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance” (Psalm 16:6b). Not long ago, I passed a lady walking on the side of the road. Slim and toned, she seemed so put together. I didn’t know her, but my mind began to taunt me about how wonderful her life must be. Exercising at this hour, she must have…
The Ultimate Freedom To Celebrate: Don’t miss it!
This Fourth of July let’s celebrate our ultimate freedom! In the United States, people celebrate the 4th of July with great intentionality and fervor. Annual traditions form around it. Get-togethers are planned from one year to the next. Patriotic decorations and clothing, as well as fireworks, are purchased. Plans are made for gatherings and outings. What Is…
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…
There Is Always Room For You (Merry Christmas!)
“there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 NASB For me, Christmas is filled with family, laughter and love. No matter how many are coming, we are always welcome. That may not be the case for you. It’s certainly not the case for everyone. The older I get, the more I realize…
The Lord Lives! My God, the Rock, My Savior! #31DaysofPraise
“The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!” 2 Samuel 22:47 Because He Lives Because the Lord lives, we have the promise of life (John 14:19)! That gives us every reason to praise the Lord! Reflections: When does the promise of life we have in Jesus mean for…
He Lives! (so we have hope)
He is risen! “[Jesus] is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.” Matthew 28:6 Because Jesus lives, we have hope. We can face tomorrow. This song, “Because He Lives,” captures that hope beautifully. Wishing you a joyous celebration, rejoicing in His resurrection that secured our salvation.
Live in the Present with Your Eyes on the Future #ShortBurstsofEncouragement
Fall in the Midwest is a lovely time. The various shades of green change to deep reds, brilliant oranges, glowing yellows, and rich browns. Given the proper conditions (cool, calm, sunny days) the colors will hang on for weeks. Eventually though those gorgeous hues end up on the ground. The leaves, once so full of life,…
Why the Joy of Freedom Never Has To End
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 We live in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Free to live in accordance with our beliefs because of the sacrifice of many brave men and women. Most of us know this…
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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