Small-Town Christian Romance Author Julie Arduini
Weaving faith, family, and chocolate in stories that feel like home
Lessons Learned from “Grumpy the Gator” When my husband and I moved from Virginia to South Carolina years ago, there were many new adventures and things to learn. On one of the first days in our new home, I looked outside to see an alligator sunning on the bank by the pond across the street.…
Ready for a gentle Summer Reset? If your heart’s been craving a slower rhythm, a little breathing room, and a fresh start, I’d love for you to join me in my 5‑Day Summer Reset Challenge. It’s simple, free, and designed to help you release the stress, embrace the joy, and restore your spirit — one…
If you want a touching story of love, the heartache of loss, yet the positive aspect found in eternal hope, then this is that story. Losing the love of your life after sixty-three years of a happy marriage is devastating. However, as the caregiver to his wife Rita, who suffered nearly 18 years with Parkinson’s,…
To be honest, I didn’t expect a football-themed church service to stir up so much reflection. But when the pastor said, “Our team jersey speaks of our allegiance,” I felt it — in my Buffalo Bills loyalty, in my anxious heart, and in the quiet hope I’m choosing anyway. I thoght I’d invite you to…
JULIE’S NOTE: When I meet someone who says they are writing a book, I love to learn more. I can discern quickly if they truly mean business, if they are hoping I do it for them, or if it’s a dream most likely to stay there. I’ve known Valerie for a few years, and she…
Let me finish that. I stopped asking for prayer requests. Did you notice? Every so often across social media I would use an image like this and ask if anyone had any prayer needs. I noted I would be happy to pray. I probably did this for years, my guess between 2016 and earlier this…