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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.

Happy Early Festivus by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 22, 2021 by juliearduini

Part of my marketing work is to create social media discussion. It helps me engage with readers, and honestly works an algorithm I don’t understand. I often use the Holiday Insights calendar for inspiration, and it rarely disappoints. For instance, … Continue reading →

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Without Christ by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 8, 2021 by juliearduini

I was enjoying some quiet time reflecting on Christmas when a thought came to mind: what if Christ wasn’t our story? What if He didn’t exist? What if the devil had free reign without end? Years ago I remember reading … Continue reading →

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Anyway, Give Thanks by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 24, 2021 by juliearduini

Years ago I worked outside the home in an office setting located at the local senior center. I became acquainted with many of the seniors who frequented the place, and I loved hearing their stories. My office co-workers were also … Continue reading →

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That Spontaneous Idea by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 10, 2021 by juliearduini

God bless my husband. As the teens say, “for reals.” Years ago he joked that when we were older he’d move into another house we admired in the development to escape the female hormones he knew were coming to our … Continue reading →

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Red, Yellow, Green Light by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 27, 2021 by juliearduini

Last week I enjoyed a conversation with a woman at church I hope to get to know better. Her children are younger than mine, so we were talking about the youth group/teen years. One of the things I shared was … Continue reading →

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Where Do We Go From Here by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 13, 2021 by juliearduini

I remember my first conversation with my mother after dad died. She had been taking care of people since she was a teen. Now her home was empty and “for the first morning in fifty years, I have no one … Continue reading →

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New Clothes and Shoes by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 29, 2021 by juliearduini

Happy Fall! This is typically my favorite time of year with the gorgeous leaves, smells of apples and bonfires, and cooler weather that I long for in the heat of July. I’m also done with big travels this year, so … Continue reading →

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Still Good by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 15, 2021 by juliearduini

I have a team that prays for my writing and I can’t describe how much they mean to me. They have covered me, my family, and the words I write (or don’t) for over a decade. Recently I shared an … Continue reading →

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Surrendering My “A” Game by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 18, 2021 by juliearduini

My brand is surrender. I add chocolate to the mix because that is my constant struggle and there are times we aren’t ready to surrender. I’ve been there, so my tagline is “Encouraging you to surrender the good, the bad, … Continue reading →

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Family Vacation 2021 by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 4, 2021 by juliearduini

Trying to guess how things will go after 2020 has been quite the game. We make plans and they have been delayed. We think all is well, and then find out it is not. We start to lose hope in … Continue reading →

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Hydrangea Evangelism by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 21, 2021 by juliearduini

This has been the best summer for my flowers yet. My roses bloomed for a straight month, and I see round two is coming up. I’ve had roses bloom as late as November before. The one showcase has been the … Continue reading →

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The Masterpiece that is Me (and You) by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 7, 2021 by juliearduini

One thing I look forward to when summer starts is the thought of new books. Whether poolside, at a beach, ocean, or inside under a fan, I love tackling a recent release or even my TBR (to-be-read) pile. This year … Continue reading →

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That Other Thing I Do by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 16, 2021 by juliearduini

I’ve been staring at a blank screen for quite awhile. Sadly this seems to be my new normal as I return to the routine I had before my mom passed. I sit and get ready to write, but nothing comes. … Continue reading →

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Standing Steady, Standing Alone by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 26, 2021 by juliearduini

One of my favorite things to do is share God’s word with others through Sunday School. This season I’m co teaching Elijah: Faith and Fire by Priscilla Shirer. This is one of the meatiest studies we’ve ever done, and we’re … Continue reading →

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Detours by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 12, 2021 by juliearduini

The last couple years have been full of challenges, am I right? This was my first Mother’s Day without my mom, and I’m so thankful our daughter had her junior prom that weekend as it really distracted me. Junior year … Continue reading →

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