Writing
There Are Blessings in the Wait (it even led to signing with a literary agent)
Although anything but easy, wait time is some of our most important time. “But everyone else has one!” Our son tried this angle before. He didn’t want to wait to get a cell phone until he was driving. So he begged, he negotiated, he whined…anything to make his wishes come true sooner. I do the…
A Surprising Suggestion for When You Are Unable To Move Forward in an Area
Sometimes to move forward you must step back, occasionally even step aside. Paralyzed You may have noticed I’ve been rather quiet on this blog for a while now. It’s not that I don’t want to encourage you. In fact it has nothing to do with you and everything to do with me. I’ve been paralyzed…
The Reason What You Do Matters (even if it’s small)
Sometimes when asked what I do, I hesitate to say — at least about the writing part. I can easily point to the fruit of raising my children and editing. But the benefits of my writing … that’s less noticeable. At times I wonder if it matters. Typing words of inspiration and encouragement to wounded and weary women…
Your Story Is Worth Sharing! (4-Year Blogging Anniversary Giveaway)
Exciting news! August 2 was the 4th anniversary of my blogging adventure. I can’t believe it’s been that long! In honor of God’s grace and blessings over these 4 years and the love and support you’ve extended to me, I’m giving away 4 books. Every Thursday during the month of August I’ll have a giveaway…
The One Thing We Need If We Want To Serve Jesus
Generally, neither being a wreck nor getting in a wreck are good things. Yet being wrecked, at least when God’s involved, is what we all need. Wrecked can mean “to reduce to a ruinous state,” no thanks! But it can also mean to “bring about” or my personal favorite, “to rob, salvage, or repair wreckage or a wreck.” No…
There Is Healing in the Sharing and the Hearing
Who would ever guess right here is where to find healing? Who would think sharing is therapeutic? After all, suffering is private, isn’t it? And I pause to remember: The dark, suffocating days of loss. Tears burning tracks down my cheeks. Missing the ones I never knew and never would (this side of heaven). The unknown future…
Announcing a Change [and a Thank You]
My dear readers, I am so honored you choose to grace my blog and read my posts! I treasure the time you share with me. I recently published a Reader Survey to gain feedback on what you would like to see from me in the future (you can still complete it here). One sentiment that…
Are You Being Encouraged?
If you’ve been following my writing for long, you’ve heard me mention that I mess up sometimes. Well, okay, I mess up a lot. In my marriage, in raising my children, in my Spiritual life. Photo courtesy of danabooo God says do not envy … I do. Dr. James Dobson says not to yell at your…
Too Many Pieces to My Puzzle
Has a part of your life ever felt like a jigsaw puzzle? For the last couple weeks I’ve been working on chapters for a book project, and at times it seemed like I was putting together a rather complicated puzzle. A piece of one chapter fit better in the one before it. The last paragraph…
Writing as a Work in Progress
I was never sure I could do it, but I’m officially over 110 posts! The first few came easily although with much angst as I wrestled with what others would think. My early writings included personal information, reasons for starting the blog, and a few thoughts burning to get out. The easy and obvious. Then…
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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