Category Archives: Julie Arduini

The Obedient Farewell by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 30, 2024 by juliearduini

This is me last month, helping at a color run activity while serving at Special Touch Summer Getaway Ohio, a camp for those with disabilities. I was in my glory because not only was I with my family and friends, … Continue reading →

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The Shaking by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 5, 2024 by juliearduini

Every so often across social media I would use an image like this and ask if anyone had any prayer needs. I noted I would be happy to pray. I probably did this for years, my guess between 2016 and … Continue reading →

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What to Do When We’re Not Okay by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 21, 2024 by juliearduini

I think one of the most surprising things to come from 2020 is that we’re in 2024 and we are overall not okay. Politics aside, we thought we were staying inside for a couple of weeks, tops. We were told … Continue reading →

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How Did I Get Here & When Can I Leave by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 7, 2024 by juliearduini

It wasn’t too long ago I was in the middle of our local township park surrounded by spring flowers, beautiful trees, and small wildlife. Instead of inhaling the fresh air, I wiped a tear off my cheek and headed home. … Continue reading →

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Maria’s Muses Book Blitz Where Every Post is a Giveaway by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 24, 2024 by juliearduini

The author’s life is often a lonely one where victories are few. Books often take hundreds of hours to write, edit, revise, format, publish and market. It’s not for the weak! When authors can gather around and encourage each other, … Continue reading →

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Why Surrender the Good by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 10, 2024 by juliearduini

Julie’s Note: This is a revised post from my new Substack. Substack is part blog, part newsletter. I write once a week on surrender issues with chocolate mentions. Always with encouragement, never preachy. Consistently authentic. I’d love for you to … Continue reading →

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Fighting for Your Valuables by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 26, 2024 by juliearduini

A couple weeks ago I took time off from posting to prayerfully press in on some things. When I felt it was time to put into play what I received, this heaven-sent object lesson still resonates. It is so powerful … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Reflections by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 29, 2024 by juliearduini

It only makes sense if P.T. Bradley so beautifully wrote about Maundy Thursday, I should share my thoughts on Good Friday. I have a few thoughts, and one starts right from my birth. I was born on Good Friday, with … Continue reading →

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54 Minutes with Julie Arduini & Friends by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 15, 2024 by juliearduini

When our youngest was prek and early elementary age, she had a one-track mind about her birthday. It’s in August, but the topic was year-round. It was such a mindset she forgot other people had birthdays as well. We had … Continue reading →

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Fiction Finder by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 1, 2024 by juliearduini

Have you heard of Fiction Finder? If not, you’re in for a treat! Fiction Finder comes from ACFW, American Christian Fiction Writers. If you’re looking for a book to read, Fiction Finder is your source to discover great authors and … Continue reading →

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Implementing Changes by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 16, 2024 by juliearduini

I didn’t set any high goals for 2024, I figured I’d go with my word for the year, Illuminate, pray, and see where the Lord takes me. It’s still early in the year but I thought I’d share a little … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom Mindset by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 2, 2024 by juliearduini

My bio across social media reads “Kingdom Minded.” To me, that says more than I’m a follower of Christ, a believer, or even a Jesus freak. As my prayer life intensifies, I see how important a Kingdom Mindset is. A … Continue reading →

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Illuminate in 2024 by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 5, 2024 by juliearduini

Happy New Year! Each year I pray for a word or theme that I can focus on. The Lord has been faithful, offering words that direct my prayer time, and in return, confirm things I had been praying about. Last … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Iron: A Christmas Devotional by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 22, 2023 by juliearduini

I was ten years old when Christmas bottomed out for our family. Although we didn’t give our situation a name at the time, alcoholism was destroying our lives one sip and forgotten promise at a time. The tension was palpable. … Continue reading →

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Repairing Hearts Now Available by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 8, 2023 by juliearduini

Write Faster, Julie Arduini Repairing Hearts Amazon (partial) review I’m excited to announce that not only is the second book in my Surrendering Hearts series, Repairing Hearts, available, but reviews are coming in and they are so encouraging. Repairing Hearts … Continue reading →

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