Julie’s Note: Maria Spencer is a dear friend and fellow blogger/writer I’m blessed to know in person and in cyberspace. She’s a champion for “differently-abled” families, and I should know, she’s let me cry on her shoulder many times when it’s been about our family and advocating for our youngest child. Maria also knows what…
Putting People Together There are very few things in this life more fulfilling than helping someone else reconnect with God. There are also very few things that can be as frustrating. Now picture this: You and I are standing in a dark room that has an unplugged lamp. YOU have the cord. All I can…
It takes a Strong Leader to be an Army Chaplain Being an Army Chaplain is a career that not only helps our country and the great men fighting for our country but it’s a career that can transition into civilian life after your service and will allow you to continue to help people in many…
Julie’s note: Yes, I accept guest posts when it fits the guidelines. This one did, so here it is. Have you ever got into a situation where a group of people or an individual misuses your charity or abuses your trust with hurtful acts of the physical and mental type? If we were to ask…
Going to college in uncertain times: One person’s story My last year of college was a time of great struggle and personal turmoil. I was having a hard time of things, and it wasn’t because of a romantic interest or because of the difficulty of my classes. I was struggling with the idea of a…
Since I’m not married yet, I don’t feel qualified to talk about surrender in marriage. However, that doesn’t mean I don’t understand what it means to surrender. Surrendering doesn’t start the day you get married. It is a lifestyle. I’m dating a great Christian man. The first real ‘dating’ experience I’ve ever had. Through him,…