Author Archives: juliearduini

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 https://linktr.ee/JulieArduini.

Confessions from an Armchair Political Junkie by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 22, 2012 by juliearduini

Ah, the unofficial end of summer. My kids return to school Monday. The summer shows I DVR’d (The Closer, Rizzoli and Isles) finished airing. Although I don’t think God had my DVR schedule in mind when He inspired Solomon to … Continue reading →

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Do You Root for the Underdog? By Julie Arduini

Posted on August 8, 2012 by juliearduini

I’m drafting this at the start of the Olympics, so when you read this, everything could be different. Work with me if it all changed, but guess what? Michael Phelps is an underdog. It isn’t only because he came in … Continue reading →

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Social Media and Writing: What? Why? By Julie Arduini

Posted on July 29, 2012 by juliearduini

One aspect of therapy on my wrist that I didn’t anticipate was talking about my writing life. The therapist admitted she crafted a story and wanted to have it published, but didn’t want “everything else that comes with it.” That … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged authors, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, marketing, Pinterest, publishing, social media, Twitter, writing | 5 Comments

Lessons from Aurora and other Tragedies by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 25, 2012 by juliearduini

I loved Vicki’s post and on my own personal blog I shared how drawn I am to the stories coming out of Aurora. Maybe it’s my mama’s heart or the nose for news I’ve had since I was a child. … Continue reading →

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Creature of Habit, or Loyal? By Julie Arduini

Posted on July 11, 2012 by juliearduini

I thought I’d use today’s post to think out loud with . I’ve been thinking about NBC’s abrupt changes to The Today Show and how they handled dismissing co-anchor Ann Curry and bringing on Savannah Guthrie. I’ve watched NBC morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged Ann Curry, Christinans Read, creature of habit, GMA, Julie Arduini, loyalty, Savannah Guthrie, The Today Show | 14 Comments

Are You a Speed Reader? by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 27, 2012 by juliearduini

Thanks to a right broken wrist, I’m behind on writing goals. Although my fall could have been worse, I’m thankful I can still Kindle read with ease. I recently found a fun link through Facebook that sent me to Staples. … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged broken wrist, Julie Arduini, Kindle, reading, speed reading, writing | 5 Comments

Ever Have to Break Up?

Posted on June 13, 2012 by juliearduini

My love for reading is so deep I would get in trouble in school for reading ahead. Books were loyal friends that kept me guessing. I was able to travel around the world without leaving my room. The characters weren’t … Continue reading →

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The Fifty Shades of Gray Comments Over The Fifty Shades of Grey by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 30, 2012 by juliearduini

I know, the blog title is a bit complex by design. I don’t have time to do this often, but when there is a blog post in cyberspace that garners a lot of comments, I’m as intrigued by the comments … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged blog comments, Christians and the marriage bed, Dannah Gresh, Fifty Shades of Grey, Julie Arduini, Pure Freedom | 13 Comments

Summer Reading

Posted on May 16, 2012 by juliearduini

With eighteen days of school left, everyone in the household has summer in mind. Lemonade packets face front in our cupboards and the hot chocolate hibernates in the back. My husband plans to drain the pool cover and ready things … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged books, e-readers, Empowering Christian Women, fiction, Julie Arduini, non fiction, outside reading, summer reading, Vessel Project | 4 Comments

Matthew 27: Wondering What Happened on Saturday by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 4, 2012 by juliearduini

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged Barabbas, crucifixtion, Easter, Good Friday, Jesus, Julie Arduini, Matthew 27, Resurrection | 1 Comment

Titanic Reads

Posted on March 21, 2012 by juliearduini

I’m a history fan, one who has missed more than one writing opportunity because I was watching too much History channel. I’m also a reader that often goes through books by author or topic. With the 100th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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The Discount Store Lesson

Posted on March 7, 2012 by juliearduini

Whether it’s normal or not, I’m the kind of person God uses the daily things of life to teach me more about Him and myself. Years ago I blogged about how my fear of the biscuit tube exploding reminded me … Continue reading →

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Being a Bridesmaid

Posted on February 22, 2012 by juliearduini

Last week my schedule slowed down compliments of bronchitis, a sinus and ear infection. The day I felt the worst I laid low with the television remote by my side. First I watched The Proposal back-to-back, even though I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Hotter than Legwarmers and Sixteen Candles in the 80’s: Pinterest

Posted on February 8, 2012 by juliearduini

I’m a Gen X’er who grew up with preppy collars and leg warmers. If you remember Sixteen Candles, the movie where all girls my age wanted Molly Ringwald’s pouty lips and the character Jake, you also recall how fast trends … Continue reading →

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It Really Is a Small World

Posted on January 25, 2012 by juliearduini

This real life experience is so surreal that I thought I’d share it with you. I think what intrigues me the most, given how expansive our world is because of social media, God still gives those small world moments, too. … Continue reading →