Category Archives: Julie Arduini

Burned Lawns by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 4, 2017 by juliearduini

Of all the weather events happening across the country, I know higher than usual temps and a sudden stop to rain isn’t a big deal. However, across northeast Ohio, autumn weather has looked more like summer. In September, there were … Continue reading →

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My Fake Family by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 20, 2017 by juliearduini

Years ago, I received a tote bag for Christmas that featured pockets to place your own pictures on both sides. It was a season where I was overwhelmed with moving, young children, and the baby was quite ill at the … Continue reading →

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FREE Engaged eBook August 19 by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 19, 2017 by juliearduini

I know towards the end of summer, many people still have travel plans and a need for a good read. I have on my tablet a load of books I want to read for enjoyment, not for writing or review, … Continue reading →

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How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 9, 2017 by juliearduini

I honestly thought I missed a couple posts this summer thanks to a dead laptop I had to restore. One look at my list of posts and oops, I haven’t posted since the end of June! With back to school … Continue reading →

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Those Specific Prayers by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 28, 2017 by juliearduini

Last year was not my finest hour. I knew things would be busy as I transitioned from small publisher to my own writing and speaking ministry, Surrendered Scribe Media. I was aware I had one book to re release, one … Continue reading →

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Ducks in a Puddle by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 14, 2017 by juliearduini

We were driving recently when I noticed on one side of the road was a small, murky puddle. On the other side of the road was a large pond, beautiful and inviting. There waded a couple ducks, on the side … Continue reading →

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High School Faith by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 17, 2017 by juliearduini

I confess, I enjoyed school. I liked learning and for the most part, it came easy for me. If you exclude math and science. Anyway, I had a photographic memory and when I’d do my homework, I would retain a … Continue reading →

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Child-Like Faith by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 3, 2017 by juliearduini

This has been a year where I’m pouring everything I can into our children. More than basic life lessons, I’m trying to show them prayer strategies to draw them closer to Christ and believe not just in God, but believe … Continue reading →

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I Believe, but I Need Proof by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 19, 2017 by juliearduini

Every Easter season, I reflect on the disciples and their choices. Our church offers a Passion Play and no matter how many times I’ve seen it, I think about Peter’s transformation from foot-in-the mouth to feet on the ground to … Continue reading →

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I AM That Mom by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 5, 2017 by juliearduini

As I’ve shared in previous posts, it has been a difficult season for our kids. What makes it so hard to watch is it’s one of those cases where it isn’t consequences for making terrible choices. It’s a refining process … Continue reading →

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Better Skills than Alexa by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 22, 2017 by juliearduini

The one gift I heard most that was under the Christmas tree for adults was the Echo Dot. I received one as well. With simple voice commands you can have news, weather, jokes, music, radio shows, interactive stories and so … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Oscars by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 8, 2017 by juliearduini

It’s been over a week since the Oscars and people are still talking about the jaw-dropping end to the show when during La La Land‘s acceptance speech they were interrupted and told they did not win. Moonlight was the real … Continue reading →

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14 Days to Finding Freedom Through Surrender by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 22, 2017 by juliearduini

If you’ve read my posts for any length of time, you know my heart is to follow God’s call. It’s never a straight line, and often I’m up too late, scratching my head, asking Him, “Are you sure you want … Continue reading →

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Spoiled Children Don’t Grow by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 8, 2017 by juliearduini

It seems like so many people I love are in a holding pattern, circling the runway to promises fulfilled. As a parent, I underestimated how shattering this would be. When the kids were little, their safety and prayer they would … Continue reading →

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Unmet Expectations by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 25, 2017 by juliearduini

The last time I posted, I shared that my word for 2017 is transformation. I mentioned the different ways I thought it would play out, and already I’m seeing in some ways I was right on track, and others, not … Continue reading →

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