Tag Archives: adversity

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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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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Praising from the Pit by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 23, 2020 by juliearduini

Do you know Elaine W. Miller? I first met her in the early 2000’s when she was a guest speaker at my local MOPS group. She encouraged us weary moms and I immediately ordered her book, Splashes of Serenity. Years passed … Continue reading →

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The Chain Yanker by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 14, 2020 by juliearduini

The Chain Yanker My son texted me and let me know his school was canceling his student teaching assignment because he was missing a needed class. He’d checked with his advisor throughout his college career and was told more than … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Adversity by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 27, 2019 by juliearduini

Happy (Almost) Thanksgiving! I know this is an American holiday where we typically take time out and list all the reasons we’re thankful, and I love that. I try to be a thankful person all year long. This year? Boy, … Continue reading →

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Blessed by Adversity

Posted on June 30, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

By Jim Denney I recently read a short story by W. Somerset Maugham called “The Verger.” If you’ve never read the story, here’s a SPOILER ALERT. That’s right, fair warning, I’m about to spoil the ending. But here’s a link … 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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What I Learned from Johnny Carson by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 26, 2014 by juliearduini

I’m intrigued with the late night talk show changes and last week I blogged about what I’m learning from Jimmy Fallon. Over the weekend my husband and I took advantage of our Amazon Prime membership and watched a documentary on … Continue reading →