Tag Archives: Trusting God

Car Shopping by Tara Randel

Posted on September 30, 2024 by tararandel

Earlier this summer my vehicle started having trouble. I love my 2003 Jeep Liberty. I was only supposed to have it for a few years, but ten years later, it’s mostly going strong. With a bit of age creeping in. … 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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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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One Wrong Turn by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 1, 2023 by juliearduini

Earlier this week I had a day full of local driving. The area is under construction and this part of town isn’t one I drive often. Our daughter was at a campus apartment for a ministry meeting and when she … Continue reading →

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The Real Apple by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 18, 2023 by juliearduini

I’ve blogged here long enough that it wouldn’t surprise me if I’ve tackled this subject before. It came up again recently, and it certainly isn’t a theme I’ve mastered. I thought I’d share in case it encourages you. Not long … Continue reading →

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Spiral by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 7, 2023 by juliearduini

This is one of the posts where I feel like there’s one person out there who needs to read this and be encouraged. I believe the bloggers here are transparent and helpful, but you might have the thought because we … Continue reading →

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Shift by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 6, 2023 by juliearduini

I have a prayer partner and dear friend who was living a comfortable life with her family in October. A week or so later her husband received a job opportunity that was obvious it was something they needed to pursue. … Continue reading →

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Every Good and Perfect Gift by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Bridget

“Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:16-17 Around this time of year, … Continue reading →

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Pure Joy by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Bridget

I was recently reading some familiar verses found in James 1:2-4 where the Bible tells us to “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your … Continue reading →

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Lazarus and the Tooth by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 12, 2022 by juliearduini

Our daughter has had the same set of braces for four years and counting. The orthodontist has tried to make light of our long term relationship by joking he will most likely be in Hannah’s future wedding because they have … Continue reading →

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Not a Superhero by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Bridget

Stress! We all have stress from time to time, due to external circumstances. And sometimes we have stress from our own doing. If you are like me, maybe you put too much pressure on yourself. Maybe you try to juggle … Continue reading →

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New Address, New Wineskin by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 14, 2022 by juliearduini

I was recently struck by something my son shared as he is in a new season. In less than a year after college graduation he started teaching, moved out, and married. Even as he returned to teach, he learned what … Continue reading →

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Remind Yourself of Truth by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Bridget

These past couple of years our world has given us a lot to fret about. Just turn on the news for five minutes and discouragement will come knocking. It can be so difficult to put one foot in front of … Continue reading →

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Listening to the Lord by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Bridget

Years ago when I was driving home from work, I was on the interstate (highway, expressway, freeway, or whatever you call it in your neck of the woods!). There was a box truck near me that I had a bad … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Smiling by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 22, 2022 by juliearduini

It’s our busy season with the book release and graduation down, but a wedding to go. At the grad party friends asked us how we felt about our son moving out and starting a life of his own. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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