Julie’s note: Reminder—I’m looking for guest bloggers to submit a post on why they are thankful. I’ll use them throughout November, a tradition that always inspires me and the readers. Your post can be a few sentences or up to 750 words. Send it to juliearduini@juliearduini.com with a bio and optional picture, and make sure…
Each Saturday I share a confession. Something I’ve learned from or am growing in. Nothing horrible, certainly not criminal, but a confession to show you. Hey, you aren’t alone. And if you want to share your confession and link up, I’ve made that possible, too. See the end of the post. While I have you,…
We are on the verge of a move. Well, we hope we are. After 9 years in the same location, we believe God is setting us up for a change. Not out of the area, but when we moved to Ohio, we knew no one. We told our real estate agent to put us close…
Years ago when I was in the traditional working world my boss encouraged us to create a “drop dead notebook.” It was filled with information regarding our position that if the worst happened and we dropped dead–well, someone could step in and do the job. After grieving my loss, of course. I’ve kept a semi-updated…
This sunset was one of the few days the sun came out in March in NE Ohio. It was on the way to a gathering with women who I believe are moving past brokenness and hurt to freedom and abundance. But it’s a process, and it’s hard. This scene is my reminder that even on…
Each Sunday I share my own amateur nature photo with a thought or two about God’s love for you. I used to feel inferior because I wasn’t a complicated person. I’ve never had lobster or flown overseas. I don’t use big words and I’ve never enjoyed reading the King James Version of the Bible. I’m…