Tag Archives: Faith

The Drone Mom by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

  Dr. Dobson has a classic parenting book, Parenting Isn’t for Cowards. Preach, Dr. Dobson. The last couple years have stretched my faith and refined me. I’ve learned these seasons prepare me for future opportunities, but it’s hard. HARD. The … Continue reading →

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C. S. Lewis, George MacDonald, and the Life-Changing Power of Stories

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

by Jim Denney Clive Staples Lewis — “Jack” to his friends and family — was raised in the Church of Ireland. The death of his mother when he was nine years old shattered his happy childhood. By age fifteen, he … Continue reading →

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Value, Perspective, and Jesus by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 31, 2018 by

It was this time four years ago we got serious and started looking for what I called “our forever home.” It took until late summer with a lot of home tours and a failed (but blessed) attempt, but as I … Continue reading →

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You’re Beautiful by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

We’ve all heard the saying about taking lemons and making lemonade. I had no idea last year when both our kids were struggling with “life’s curveballs” that from some of those experiences would be a new release. Our daughter is … Continue reading →

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Peace with Politics by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

I think it’s safe to write that 2017 was anything but boring. On a national level we inaugurated a new president, weathered literal storms and fires, mourned loss through senseless tragedy, discovered a lot of secret sin played out in … Continue reading →

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God’s Majesty Displayed… by Mary Alford

Posted on August 22, 2017 by

    Like a lot of people, I was excited to watch the solar eclipse, even though I knew there wouldn’t be much to see in Texas. So at the appointed time, my husband and I went outside and I took a couple … Continue reading →

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Those Specific Prayers by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Spoiled Children Don’t Grow by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 8, 2017 by

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 Kind of Faith Are We Proclaiming?

Posted on February 6, 2017 by

Scripture tells us we are God’s image bearers–that the world will catch a glimpse of who He is through us. So, what kind of God are we revealing? What kind of faith are we proclaiming? Do our words and actions … Continue reading →

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