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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 https://linktr.ee/JulieArduini.

Jesus Had Boundaries by Julie Arduini

A friend recently looked at my Goodreads reading list and found it funny that for a fiction author, my reading consists of a lot of nonfiction. I love learning! This season I have been working through a lot of Bible … Continue reading

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Repairing Hearts by Julie Arduini

You can tell when I have a new release around the corner. -The house becomes cluttered -Meals are quick and without fanfare -I’m on the laptop all day -I’m in a zone I call “story world” that takes me a … Continue reading

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Christ, Your Living Hope by Julie Arduini

I love a good Bible study. Recently I finished Rebekah Lyon’s Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope and Meaning. I knew God still had layers to lovingly unveil in my healing journey, and I loved this book … Continue reading

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Dirty Jesus by Julie Arduini

A few years ago I listened to a series by Elevation Church lead pastor, Steven Furtick. It was called “Hippy Jesus” and he walked everyone through the myths out there concerning Jesus, and the truth. Many see Jesus as a … Continue reading

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The Apple Tree Encouragement by Julie Arduini

When I’m looking for God confirmation, my radar is activated when I see something more than once in a short span of time. Lately I have been seeing a graphic circulating social media about the fruit tree. That when frustrated … Continue reading

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One Wrong Turn by Julie Arduini

Earlier this week I had a day full of local driving. The area is under construction and this part of town isn’t one I drive often. Our daughter was at a campus apartment for a ministry meeting and when she … Continue reading

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The Real Apple by Julie Arduini

I’ve blogged here long enough that it wouldn’t surprise me if I’ve tackled this subject before. It came up again recently, and it certainly isn’t a theme I’ve mastered. I thought I’d share in case it encourages you. Not long … Continue reading

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Book Review by Julie Arduini

Do you sometimes feel as though your body is a problem to solve? Discover how to make it part of the solution instead. It’s now known that the emotional and relational pain we’ve lived through has a profound negative physical effect … Continue reading

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Please Don’t Let Me Go by Julie Arduini

Thanks to a very anxious dog, I spent late afternoons through late night in our basement movie room where the sound drowns out the massive fireworks. This schedule started weekends in late June, a few days before and after the … Continue reading

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Spiral by Julie Arduini

This is one of the posts where I feel like there’s one person out there who needs to read this and be encouraged. I believe the bloggers here are transparent and helpful, but you might have the thought because we … Continue reading

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Boundaries by Julie Arduini

This isn’t a political post per se, but a visual on what life looks like when we move or obliterate our borders. What got me thinking on this was the open border policy. I read how many unaccompanied alien children, … Continue reading

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Marketplace Prayer by Julie Arduini

I have felt for the last couple years that the time when Christians would become more than customers and engage in active prayer while in line was upon us. I’m not afraid to pray—at church or with those who I … Continue reading

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Never, Ever Give Up by Julie Arduini

I love a good underdog story. I’m energized when I see potential in someone and they start to believe it. But I also tend to isolate myself from people who in my opinion ignore God’s love, their calling, and the … Continue reading

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Writing Update by Julie Arduini

I thought it might be a good idea to update you on my writing life since there might be new readers (hello!) and it’s honestly been awhile since I’ve been specific here. My genre is Christian romance with small town … Continue reading

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A Few Questions by Julie Arduini

I admit this post might seem random, not one of my best, but honestly, this topic is on my mind and there’s a lot I don’t understand. Usually that makes me hit the brakes when it comes to writing, but … Continue reading

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