Julie Arduini

Surrendering the good, the bad, and—maybe one day—the chocolate

Archive for March, 2011

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Welcome!  I’m posting a little early because I need to post again as I’m hosting Fiction Friday. Whether you find me early, on April 1 or during the first week of April, I’m so glad you’re here.  This is the Ultimate Blog Party ’11 where moms across the world are posting and linking back. It is THE party to be at with prizes and so much fun. Check it out and participate! I’m Julie Arduini and I’ve been blogging since December 31, 2006. How do I remember the date? It’s the day I surrendered fear and decided to write for  [ Read More ]

WFW: Never, Ever Give Up

Posted by Julie on March - 30 - 2011
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Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality. Romans 12:12, The Message This is my post for Word Full Wednesday.  Take your Bible verse and image and post on your blog. Then link up at the Internet Cafe. Join us! I read this verse in a devotional for Lent and it really grabbed me. It’s so easy to burn out and worry with all the current events. But that’s not the command, not if you proclaim  [ Read More ]

What 41 Looks Like On Me

Posted by Julie on March - 29 - 2011
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I was born on Good Friday with tornado warnings. That sums up my personality more than you know. I now can say I’m in my 40′s but admit, it’s not a phrase I’m tempted to say. I thought I’d share what this 40 something feels like. If you’re near my age perhaps you can relate. What 41 looks like on me: 1. I’m growing my hair out and trying different styles just because. 2. I’m noticing my pretty blue eyes more than my double chin. 3. I’m counting the days…to my latest surgery. 4. I’m bolder in the colors I  [ Read More ]

Faithful Bloggers Group Writing Project: That Saturday

Posted by Julie on March - 28 - 2011
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This post is part of a group writing project Courtney is hosting at Faithful Bloggers. Anyone wishing to can write on a verse/topic regarding Jesus’ death, burial or resurrection and then share a link in her comment section. Matthew 27 (verse from BibleGateway.com) The Guard at the Tomb 62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63 “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64 So give the order for the tomb to be made secure  [ Read More ]

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