Guest Blogger: Going to College in Uncertain Times–My Story

Guest Blogger: Going to College in Uncertain Times–My Story

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…

Guest Blogger Debra Johnson: 4 Things Christian Men Want

Guest Blogger Debra Johnson: 4 Things Christian Men Want

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,…

Guest Blogger Lauren Bailey: How to Find Balance and Enhance Learning Through Shiva Nata Yoga

Guest Blogger Lauren Bailey: How to Find Balance and Enhance Learning Through Shiva Nata Yoga

Julie’s note: Lauren asked if she could share her post through my guest blog guidelines. You can, too.   How to Find Balance and Enhance Learning through Shiva Nata Yoga   It seems that true learning can one come when one is open and, most of all, balanced. When our body, mind and soul are…

Guest Blogger Jennifer Slattery: Who’s Going to Take the First Step?

Guest Blogger Jennifer Slattery: Who’s Going to Take the First Step?

Julie’s Note: Jennifer Slattery isn’t just a fantastic writer, she shares my passion for marriage. This originally posted on her blog, and I’m pleased to showcase it here. Make sure you contact her, as she left her contact info at the end. Today I’m doing something a little different, mainly because I committed to do…

Guest Blogger Laura Hodges Poole: My Middle Name is Not ‘Doormat’ (& Neither is Yours)

Guest Blogger Laura Hodges Poole: My Middle Name is Not ‘Doormat’ (& Neither is Yours)

Julie’s note: Laura Hodges Poole is a great writer and a fellow ACFW Scribes critique group member. She writes on a subject I know well, people pleasing. When I share my story I talk about how my rock-bottom moment came when I whittled an eggplant at 2am for a perfect Christmas penguin centerpiece no one…