Tag Archives: Julie Arduini

My Budget Sparkle Confession by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 6, 2019 by juliearduini

This is hard to write, but I promised I’d always share what God prompts me to, so if this encourages you, awesome. I’ve been in official menopause since my surgery in 2008. I wasn’t even 40, but the symptoms weren’t … Continue reading →

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Tums in My Pocket by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 16, 2019 by juliearduini

I love how God uses the daily things to teach, challenge, and inspire me. Last week of all the things to give me an a-ha moment, it was a packet of Tums. Yep. Tums. My guess is I needed them … Continue reading →

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The Broken Ornament by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 2, 2019 by juliearduini

This season I have been working on my inside. As a woman with confident faith, I didn’t think that was anything I’d be dealing with, especially since this year was significantly better than years past. Funny thing about my plans. … Continue reading →

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Those Christmas Moments by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 19, 2018 by juliearduini

Most of our family are fans of the show, The Office. We’re that classic meme where someone finishes watching The Office on Netflix and isn’t sure what to watch next. The answer? Re-start The Office. Recently we came to the … Continue reading →

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Dog Bones and Baby Jesus by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 5, 2018 by juliearduini

I’m always on the lookout for the simple things around me that God might be using to show me something. Through the years I’ve learned He is my loyal defender thanks to dive bombing cardinals, and that my dread opening … Continue reading →

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The “I See You” Snow globe by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 21, 2018 by juliearduini

This isn’t your traditional Thanksgiving Eve day post, but my prayer is you find hope and a spirit of thankfulness through our experience I’m about to share. Fifteen years ago on this very day, we nearly lost our daughter. Over … Continue reading →

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Thankful to Blog by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 7, 2018 by juliearduini

I can’t believe it’s November. I also can’t believe this is most likely the ELEVENTH year I’ve presented some form of a thankful series on my blog during this month. This year I’m taking it back to the beginning where … Continue reading →

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Blocked Peace by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 24, 2018 by juliearduini

I’m always on the lookout for an opportunity to learn via the everyday things. Recently I had one of those moments thanks to a Peace Race. I heard on the news that there would be a Peace Race, but I … Continue reading →

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Waze Accountability by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 10, 2018 by juliearduini

Recently I re-installed the driving app Waze after I noted what great time my sister and brother-in-law made traveling to and through Baltimore. I’d tried it before but didn’t really understand how to use it beyond finding funny voices to … Continue reading →

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A Dream Come True by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 19, 2018 by juliearduini

One thing authors are known for are active imaginations. Before starting out, I’ve heard confessions about book signings with long lines and a cramped hand, a cardboard cutout of them holding their bestsellers on display at Barnes and Noble, and … Continue reading →

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Jesus Wept by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 5, 2018 by juliearduini

I chuckle when I read the title of this post. Years ago, when I was new in Christian faith, I helped out with youth group. Anytime, and I mean anytime we challenged the kids to memorize a verse or create … Continue reading →

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How I Spent My Summer by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 22, 2018 by juliearduini

I know, it’s still August. However, I have one child already in his first week of his fall semester, and the second child starts Monday. I’ve seen a couple leaves in transition and I already bought cider. Time for fall, … Continue reading →

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The Right Voice by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 27, 2018 by juliearduini

This summer our college-aged son and I are watching the Marvel Avenger movies in order. I’ve watched most of them, but not in order, and as of this writing, we just finished The Avengers. I also was looking for a … Continue reading →

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The Prodigal’s Brother by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 13, 2018 by juliearduini

Since I finished reading Esther Fleece’s No More Faking Fine, I’ve really been intentional about the power of lament. I used to feel guilty for whining to God, or being real here, mad at Him. Now I realize He knows … Continue reading →

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Tall Grass by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 30, 2018 by juliearduini

We live in a development on a no outlet street cul-de-sac. It’s private, safe, and we love it. One thing that sometimes throws me off track is a neighbor. A retiree, that lawn might be mowed once, twice, yes, even … Continue reading →

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