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The Only Place to Find the Abundance You Long For
An abundant life can be defined in many ways. Happiness, purpose, worth, standing, and love are some of the words we use. But what if it is much more than that? What if the abundant life has little to do with circumstances and much to do with a little thing called grace? Full. Rich and…
The Best Way to Welcome the Day: Surrender
I chuckle as the first thing out of Rachel’s mouth is “no.” My no-girl, expressing her desire to remain in bed (I think she may also be teasing me a bit.) “Not no, but yes!” I tell her as I tickle her awake. Not no, but yes! That’s how we should be starting our day—by saying yes…
What If Challenging Circumstances Are Not Interruptions But Plans?
We expend great effort to prevent or reduce suffering and hardship for ourselves and others we care about. We like things easy and comfortable, and preferably, pain free. But what if those challenging circumstances are part of the plan for our lives, not interruptions to that plan? And what if we truly believe that? What would that mean…
Why Do I Feel Unfulfilled? (Living an Abundant Life)
I have plentiful work I can do from home that pays well. But that doesn’t bring an abundant life. I live in a state park. But that doesn’t bring an abundant life. I am blessed with a husband devoted to his family. But that doesn’t bring an abundant life. I have four children who are generally kind and…
The Fine Art of Being a Christian and a Strong Person
My friends and I have discussed the difficulties of being a strong woman. We take charge, trying to do it all and asking for help as a last resort. That determination serves us well to a point. We are dependable and self-motivated and maybe not as likely to just “follow the crowd.” However if we’re…
(From the Archives) Wearing Weak to Grow Strong
I pray this post from the archives blesses you. I’m taking some time off from creating new content to refocus and spend time with family. God willing, I’ll be back January 2 with new posts and a new look. _________________ My sister-in-law voiced a word that rubbed me raw a week ago. She had no way of…
Wearing Weak to Grow Strong [and more gifts]
My sister-in-law voiced a word that rubbed me raw a week ago. She had no way of knowing it would affect me the way it did, but like nails running across a chalkboard, the despised verb set my nerves on edge. The word? Convalesce. Dare I Admit Weakness Dare I let it pass my lips?…
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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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