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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.

The Ripple Effect by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 2, 2020 by juliearduini

I recently wrapped up facilitating a Sunday School class where we journeyed through I Give Up: The Secret Joy of Surrender by Laura Story. I HIGHLY recommend it. Surrender is my “brand,” it’s the theme behind my writing and my … Continue reading →

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Not Dead Yet by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 19, 2020 by juliearduini

Am I the only one glad not to be God? I’ve pronounced situations and people finished long before He has. I’m ready to walk away long before Him. This year has definitely grown my patience. I thought the virus would … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Decree by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 5, 2020 by juliearduini

I hate snakes. I absolutely, 1000% want nothing to do with them. Ever. You can thank my childhood neighbor for that. He thought it would be fun one summer to tell me there was a snake so I’d look. Until … Continue reading →

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Fear of a Child by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 22, 2020 by juliearduini

I know Jesus talked about the faith of a child, and that’s a goal we all should strive for. Today I thought I’d talk about the fear of a child. Not the child who hears thunder at midnight or believes … Continue reading →

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Bible Study: The Cure for What Ails You by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 8, 2020 by juliearduini

Happy July! Last time I blogged, I shared my anxiety revelation. Thankfully, that’s better. However, last week I realized I was in bit of a funk, and as I looked around, both in my socially-distanced church and around social media, … Continue reading →

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The Anxiety Revelation by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 24, 2020 by juliearduini

There’s a good chance I’ve written on this topic before. If so, I tried to search and the computer didn’t feel like cooperating. I’m going on faith that perhaps someone needs to read what I’m sharing today. A couple days … Continue reading →

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If 2020 Were a Movie by Brian Arduini

Posted on June 10, 2020 by juliearduini

Yep, you read it right. It’s my rotation, Julie Arduini, but I’m stealing content from my oldest, Brian. He’s the one that sent me to early labor at 32 weeks, a month’s worth of bedrest, and then 20 hours of … Continue reading →

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As Many as it Takes by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 27, 2020 by juliearduini

As I’ve shared before, during this time at home I’ve been using a Bible in a year reading plan with a new Bible. I’ve nearly worn out a new set of highlighters and have been floored by revelations that were … Continue reading →

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God’s Writing the Story by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 13, 2020 by juliearduini

Recently my husband texted me a picture. It was our daughter navigating her way through our front yard on the riding lawn mower. Big deal, right? YES! It’s a celebration because it is yet another thing in the long list … Continue reading →

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From Grave Clothes to Grace Clothes

Posted on April 29, 2020 by juliearduini

Take Off Your Grave Clothes Last time I shared the resurrection story of Lazarus and how it took Jesus four days to reach His friend. Yet because of that “delay,” so much more took place than a healing. Everyone witnessed … Continue reading →

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Four Days Late by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 15, 2020 by juliearduini

During this season where we’re home and so much is unknown, my newsletter subscribers asked that I share weekly content that encourages. This message has helped me through a lot of personal valleys, and once again served as a reminder. … Continue reading →

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What You Should Know by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 1, 2020 by juliearduini

Last week I turned 50. It was certainly surreal as usually I like being home and staying behind the scenes, but this year, I had plans to actually celebrate in public. I still plan to do that, because once it … Continue reading →

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The God Who Sees by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 18, 2020 by juliearduini

If you know me well, you know my vision isn’t great. I pay a small fortune to shave my lenses down because my prescription is so high. The same for contacts. There are mornings I reluctantly play a game called … Continue reading →

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Girls, I Owe You an Apology

Posted on February 19, 2020 by juliearduini

Through the years as a Christian I’ve taught VBS and Sunday School. I’ve helped at youth group and even facilitated a group for girls. I’ve poured into my daughter and her friends. Even as an author, my heart is with … Continue reading →

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Recalibrating by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 5, 2020 by juliearduini

Recently I listened to a live worship experience where the drummer was on one page and the rest of the band was on another. When I explained it to my son, a drummer, I said it was like the one … Continue reading →

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