She was new to our group. A woman you could judge from the outside had not yet mastered the “church look” and our study group quickly realized had also not been trained in the “church talk.” We went around the table that morning sharing what God was doing in our lives as the result of … [Read more…]
Pretty, Pretty Princess
1 Peter 3:3-4, “Your beauty should not come for outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gently and quiet spirit which is of great worth in God’s sight. For this is the way … [Read more…]
An African Adventure
I’ve traveled internationally on several occasions, but this trip put new meaning to international travel! On the way over, we traveled for forty-two hours before we reached our destination. We left Saturday, May 26th and got to Mbira, Uganda at 3:00 am on Monday, May 28th. Uganda is eight hours ahead of Nashville time, so … [Read more…]
Perspective.
A flame was recently re-ignited in my soul. This little flitter of light has shed sparks and spread further on the canvas of my heart. It’s the flame to learn. And this flame is quickly turning into a blazing fire! I’ve realized that the more I know about the Word of God, the character of … [Read more…]
Curly Hair
I always wanted curly hair. You know the 1990s Julia Roberts curly hair. In my teen years I spent many an hour with my head leaning over the kitchen sink doing the “rinse cycle” with a head full of permed curlers. Thankfully Mom was a good “do it yourselfer” and Dad was a good sport … [Read more…]
God Welcomes You Home
I’ll never forget when my son was six years old. The sun was starting to set, and I stepped out onto the porch and called for him to come home. There was no response. I called again, but there was no sign of my son. Frantically, his dad and I searched the neighborhood calling his … [Read more…]
New day-New mercy, count on it
God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! Lamentations 3:22 – 23, NIV His mercies are created new every morning. The end of my day feels like it is three lifetimes too long. The kind of day I’d delete if I … [Read more…]
Update from Julie!
Our Uganda team is in Entebbe about to head home. Next week I will post about our trip. Internet access is not readily available and we only have a short time. Thanks to all of you who have prayed for us this week. We have all been healthy and at full strength all week! God … [Read more…]
Coffee & Chocolate
As a woman there are two things that will never leave my diet. And I mean never. Coffee and Chocolate. Coffee keeps me awake and Chocolate keeps me sane. I feel almost certain that most of you will agree with these sentiments and I’ll excuse those of you who are currently cutting caffeine and sugar. … [Read more…]
What Happened in 1970…Didn’t Stay in 1970
How cool things seemed in 1970! As a rebellious teenager who had trouble complying with her strict parents, curfews were frequently broken. There was a new boyfriend who entered the picture my senior year who introduced me to alcohol. It escalated my rebellion, as my “little white lies” and “fibs” seemed to become more frequent … [Read more…]