On a recent trip to Haiti, I was struck—not most by what vast differences there were between me and the people I met, but all that I had in common with these precious folks. Obviously, we live in very different places. Though my family would be considered mostly middle class in this country, I was … [Read more…]
God’s Plans
As a stay-at-home and work-at-home mom, this last week of summer has had me feeling torn between trying to squeeze in those last minutes of summer fun and feeling the need to start planning for the fall. It’s one of those transition periods where you want to finish out one season on a strong note … [Read more…]
Come
Isn’t prayer hard sometimes? I mean, when we’re honest with ourselves wouldn’t we admit that we don’t always feel “connected” when we pray? That our minds wander and our cluttered lives get in the way? I know God understands that. I believe it’s one of the reasons He gives us Matthew 28:11: “Come to me, … [Read more…]
iMom is Here!!
Hi Ladies! I am so excited that iMom is starting a new semester on Wednesday, August 15th, from 9:30-11:30 am and 6:15-7:45 pm. I want to invite you to join us this semester. Our topic we will be studying is “The Meaning of Marriage.” From the title alone you might think this is only for … [Read more…]
Thoughts From Julie
Are you as into the Olympics as much as I am? I cannot wait for 7:00 pm to get here each evening so that I can watch it. As much as I enjoy watching the Olympics on TV, following along on Twitter may be even more fun! Here are some tweets from people I follow … [Read more…]
{Vinegar Magic}
Many of you know, I am cleaner by day and DIY’er by night! Therefore, I know much about vinegar! I LOVE it… yes, cleaning… and vinegar! While I HATE the smell, I love the outcome! I dare you to try it out and let me know what you think! Every time I DON’T use vinegar… … [Read more…]
Precious, Beautiful Feet
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7 Beautiful feet! One of my favorite pictures of our grandchildren is that of just their feet. Whether there feet are wet, dry, … [Read more…]
Redeeming Your Commute
I spend a lot of time in my car. Working downtown, it takes me 55 minutes to get from my garage to my desk. Sometimes it takes longer. When the kids are in school, it includes 30 minutes with them and 30-40 minutes alone. That’s a lot of time each way! So, about two years … [Read more…]
God’s Watchful Eye
As I was traveling in my car yesterday morning, I happened to look up to the sky and there I beheld an incredible reminder of God’s watchful eye and care over us. In the sky was a cloud formation…very specific and detailed and isolated from other clouds. It was the image of a giant RIGHT … [Read more…]
Change Comes in Order to Change Us
Our first house… it was haven of glorious, mature, Maple trees. We were just outside of Nashville, but when you drove down our street, you felt as though you had entered the Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee. In the middle of the day, all you could hear out on the front porch was the rustling … [Read more…]