Small-Town Christian Romance Author Julie Arduini
Weaving faith, family, and chocolate in stories that feel like home
I had my follow up appointment regarding my recent laparoscopy. The surgery report was good but I confessed overall I’m feeling lousy and have for quite some time. I explained the symptoms and he ordered a couple tests. Turns out I had two additional things going on beyond the surgery recovery. No wonder. I dismissed…
That Saturday Matthew 27 (verse from BibleGateway.com) The Guard at the Tomb 62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63 “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64 So give…
It took me years after having a real “let’s be friends, I believe in you” relationship with Christ before I understood Good Friday. I’m sad to see most people either not understand or even care why such a day exists. Lord help us that it would always mean more than part of Spring break. I…
One of the books I’m reading right now is Beth Moore’s Personal Reflections Series on Paul and today I’m struck by Ananias. He is the man that Jesus in Acts 9 chose to share His message to the blinded Saul. When He got the assignment Ananias knew exactly who Saul was. This was a guy…
Where does time go? It’s time for Word Full Wednesday, an opportunity to share God’s word and give Him glory. When your post is up head on over to the Internet Cafe and link up! Hey, while you are there, I’m the marriage barista this week. Stop by for a cup, won’t you? If you…
It’s Saturday, the day I try to reserve for Character Confession courtesy of Noelle Mena’s Pliable in His Hands. Before I confess, let me say if you’re a woman considering hosting webinars for any reason—teaching, meetings, Bible studies, book clubs…Noelle had a fantastic webinar explaining. Check it out. http://bit.ly/CWAwebinars101 Like you, I spent most of…