Small-Town Christian Romance Author Julie Arduini
Weaving faith, family, and chocolate in stories that feel like home
Handlebar Publishing was kind enough to ask me if I was interested in reviewing The War on Christmas by Bodie Hodge. With a wrecking ball demolishing a Christmas tree on the cover, I have to admit I was curious. I’m glad I said yes. The War on Christmas takes the questions, myths, and controversies regarding…
Developing a heart of gratitude As the cool weather settles around us, retailers woo us to shop and “celebrate” the upcoming seasons. We’ve been tempted to buy our Halloween candy in July and stroll through Hobby Lobby’s Winter Wonderland by mid -October. The intentional pausing of giving thanks is almost forgotten as Black Friday shopping strategies…
As soon as I took this picture, it hit me hard. Because I could relate. That leaf looked so out of place. So last season. And alone. Cold and lonely wondering why it has to be this way. Of all the Christmas stories out there growing up, I would cry watching Rudolph. Because before I…
My Confession is a hard one to put out there. For you Gen X’ers/Baby Boomers who remember “Happy Days,” it’s as hard as Fonzie saying “I was w–wr–wr—wrong.” Here’s my confession. I failed. But I am not a failure. Over 15 years ago I didn’t know the difference. I had a difficult delivery with my…
You know, I wish I was thankful 99% of the time (because everyone deserves a pass once out of a hundred, right?). I wish my heart remained centered in God when blessings flowed and when sadness came. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I love Jesus and will always devote my life to serving Him. But…
Amazingly Blessed To know that I belong to Jesus Christ. To know that God chose me before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. To know that I am adopted into His family and nothing or no one can take me away from Him. To know that I am redeemed from my sin…