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About juliearduini

Julie Arduini loves to encourage readers to find freedom in Christ by surrendering the good, the bad, and ---maybe one day---the chocolate. She’s the author of the new contemporary romance series SURRENDERING HEARTS (Anchored Hearts, Repairing Hearts, +four more.) Her other romance series is SURRENDERING TIME (Entrusted, Entangled, Engaged.) She also co-wrote a YA series with her daughter, SURRENDERING STINKIN’ THINKIN’ (You’re Beautiful, You’re Amazing, You’re Brilliant.) Her stand-alone romances include MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN and RESTORING CHRISTMAS. Julie maintains a blog at juliearduini.com and participates in the team blog Christians Read. She resides in Ohio with her husband and two children. Learn more by visiting her at http://linktr.ee/JulieArduini.

Finsta Faith by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 17, 2023 by juliearduini

Have you ever heard of “Finsta”? What does finsta mean? Finsta is short for Finstagram, or “fake Instagram,” referring to an account made so that a user can post images and interact with other accounts in a more private way, usually reserving the account’s … Continue reading →

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The Bible Translations by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 3, 2023 by juliearduini

Each year I choose a new Bible translation as my go-to for reading on my phone. I like learning, for the most part, the different versions and how they stack up. In my hardcover, I use NLT and Holcomb the … Continue reading →

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Revival and Young People by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 17, 2023 by juliearduini

I was scrolling through my Facebook feed last week when something caught my eye. Someone posted that a “simple” chapel service at Asbury University in Kentucky was still going on. It had started Wednesday. It’s still going on. Since then … Continue reading →

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Signs by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 3, 2023 by juliearduini

Years ago I attended a Bible study and there was a woman who believed in God, but struggled believing God. How was He personal? Why would He care? And why should see pursue a relationship with Him through His Son, … Continue reading →

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What God Will Use Despite Us by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 20, 2023 by juliearduini

I’ve been part of this blog since the beginning, so if you’ve read my posts for any length of time, you know I am originally from Upstate NY and I really, really want to see the Buffalo Bills be in … Continue reading →

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Shift by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 6, 2023 by juliearduini

I have a prayer partner and dear friend who was living a comfortable life with her family in October. A week or so later her husband received a job opportunity that was obvious it was something they needed to pursue. … Continue reading →

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2022 Christmas Blog Tour by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 14, 2022 by juliearduini

This year I had the pleasure of joining other authors on a Christmas Blog Tour. It’s been fun reading each of our posts because none are the same, yet all are about Christmas. It’s helped me get in the spirit … Continue reading →

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Weather, Crisis, and Christians by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 30, 2022 by juliearduini

Image: Cowboy State Daily Although my Ohio residency is close to 20 years, I’m an Upstate NY girl. When I went to college at SUNY Geneseo, the Buffalo Bills were at their zenith under quarterback Jim Kelly, Coach Marv Levy, … Continue reading →

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No Matter What by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 9, 2022 by juliearduini

As you read this in America, mid-term election results are most likely in and you’re probably either very happy, or really not. I used to call myself an “armchair commentator,” watching news and paying attention to current events and giving … Continue reading →

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Traction by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 26, 2022 by juliearduini

When I travel back to my hometown in Upstate NY, I try to carve out a pitstop in Erie, PA. The gem of the area is Presque Isle. My favorite is Beach 6 where I love to sit and watch … Continue reading →

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Lazarus and the Tooth by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 12, 2022 by juliearduini

Our daughter has had the same set of braces for four years and counting. The orthodontist has tried to make light of our long term relationship by joking he will most likely be in Hannah’s future wedding because they have … Continue reading →

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Music and Memories by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 28, 2022 by juliearduini

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to see Elton John in his Goodbye Yellow Brick Road farewell tour in Syracuse. This came about suddenly and was a gift, so off I went with my sister, my nephew, and our … Continue reading →

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New Address, New Wineskin by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 14, 2022 by juliearduini

I was recently struck by something my son shared as he is in a new season. In less than a year after college graduation he started teaching, moved out, and married. Even as he returned to teach, he learned what … Continue reading →

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The Bug Zapper by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 17, 2022 by juliearduini

It wasn’t too many days after our son’s wedding that the “kids” visited and remarked they saw some unwanted insects in what we call the Florida room. We set traps and in a few days with different strategies were able … Continue reading →

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Wedding Reflections by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 3, 2022 by juliearduini

Well, our last big event of the summer is behind us. Our son Brian married Brianna over the weekend. As I watched him on the platform, smiling as they were announced Mr. and Mrs., greeting everyone, I thought about the … Continue reading →