Category Archives: Julie Arduini

Instagram Inspiration by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 6, 2013 by juliearduini

I’m one of those people that responds to visuals. When I lead a Bible study I often bring props or use a visually driven analogy. When my husband is trying to teach me something computer or financial related, I need … Continue reading →

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A Lesson from Nigerian Email by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 23, 2013 by juliearduini

You’ve seen the email letters. They go something like this: I am (insert name here) and am now rich. I am one of those that took part in the  (insert legal term) in Nigeria many years ago and they refused … Continue reading →

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What’s Your One Word for 2013? By Julie Arduini

Posted on January 9, 2013 by juliearduini

What’s your one word for 2013? The last few years I’ve seen a new trend eclipse the new year’s resolution. I think people realize their resolutions often result in a pass/fail concept, and they walk away the second week in … Continue reading →

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Twas the Day After Christmas Thoughts and Poem by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 27, 2012 by juliearduini

Ah, the day after Christmas. As for me, it was fun to watch my side of the family come together and share laughs over board games. We’re a pretty “plugged-in” family, so the non-electric games were a special treat. We’re … Continue reading →

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It’s Not too Late for Advent Reading by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 12, 2012 by juliearduini

If you’re like me, you lost a week somewhere between Thanksgiving and now. My kids explained how they can’t wait for vacation, and I learned their last day of school for 2012 is next week. The Christmas season is flying … Continue reading →

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The Real November Victory by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 28, 2012 by juliearduini

If you write or follow authors, you’re most likely seeing badges and social media avatars pop up that declare one thing–victory. As in that person conquered the NaNoWriMo challenge by writing at least 50,000 words in this month. I’ve earned … Continue reading →

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Taking the Windows 8 Plunge by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 14, 2012 by juliearduini

My husband is a computer programmer and a natural teacher. When we married, he was patient and taught me not to be afraid of computers and the constant changes. As my confidence grew and his work schedule increased, I started … Continue reading →

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10 Must Haves for NaNoWriMo by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 31, 2012 by juliearduini

Cue “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” because it’s almost Christmas  National Novel Writing month, otherwise known as NaNoWrMo. Over 250,000 writers sign on with the hopes to create a 50K novel in 30 days. The participants range … Continue reading →

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If My People Pray 2012 by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 17, 2012 by juliearduini

About six weeks ago I posted my love of political news. With the election less than a month away, I thought I’d share an update of sorts. There is a movement called If My People Pray 2012 where Christian leaders … Continue reading →

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Banned Book Week: Have You Read These Challenged and/or Banned Classics? By Julie Arduini

Posted on October 3, 2012 by juliearduini

This week is Banned Book Week. I thought I would share, courtesy of the American Library Association, the classic books that have most often been challenged for removal or outright banned. Have you read any of these? The Great Gatsby, … Continue reading →

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Older Life-Changing Books by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 19, 2012 by juliearduini

It’s been a peculiar reading year for me. Although I’ve enjoyed reviewing new releases on my website, my life-changing reads this year aren’t from 2012. Not even close. Of course the Bible is a daily read and a life-changer, but … Continue reading →

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When It Isn’t Time by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 5, 2012 by juliearduini

One  of my first memories was as a pre-schooler before there was pre-school. I took a stack of hardcover books from the upstairs shelf and waited outside for a school bus that had no plan to pick me up. It … Continue reading →

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Confessions from an Armchair Political Junkie by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 22, 2012 by juliearduini

Ah, the unofficial end of summer. My kids return to school Monday. The summer shows I DVR’d (The Closer, Rizzoli and Isles) finished airing. Although I don’t think God had my DVR schedule in mind when He inspired Solomon to … Continue reading →

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Do You Root for the Underdog? By Julie Arduini

Posted on August 8, 2012 by juliearduini

I’m drafting this at the start of the Olympics, so when you read this, everything could be different. Work with me if it all changed, but guess what? Michael Phelps is an underdog. It isn’t only because he came in … Continue reading →

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Social Media and Writing: What? Why? By Julie Arduini

Posted on July 29, 2012 by juliearduini

One aspect of therapy on my wrist that I didn’t anticipate was talking about my writing life. The therapist admitted she crafted a story and wanted to have it published, but didn’t want “everything else that comes with it.” That … Continue reading →

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