by Julie | Sep 15, 2022 | Writings |
The story ends abruptly with a question left unanswered, and we are invited to answer it ourselves. Will we see the beauty of the God who shows mercy to sinners? Will we recognize the extravagant grace that God has shown to us? Will we extend compassion to His image...
by Julie | Aug 21, 2022 | Poems/Songs, Writings |
Did Lazarus ever regret it—coming out of that grave? Do you think he ever wished he was back in the dark, the silence, the unfeeling, uncaring, no longer aching? He could hide, didn’t have to face anyone or anything. He could...
by Julie | Aug 6, 2022 | Writings |
… See, Jonah didn’t run from God because he was afraid. He didn’t run because he was afraid of the brutality of the people of Nineveh; he didn’t run because he was scared for his life. He ran because he knew God would use his message to change these...
by Julie | Jul 26, 2022 | Writings |
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. And he prayed unto the Lord, and said, I pray thee, O Lord, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and...
by Julie | Jul 5, 2022 | Writings |
{Random-ish thoughts/writings after a member of my church family went Home on July 1} Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God,...
by Julie | Jun 24, 2022 | Writings |
… That’s it. Eight English words: “40 days from now Nineveh will be destroyed.” It’s actually only five words in Hebrew. Now notice all that’s missing. There’s no mention of why it will be destroyed, what they’ve done...
by Julie | Jun 11, 2022 | Writings |
In January or February, I looked up a word (or more) in the Hebrew and Greek Bible concordance we have (Strong’s Concordance). I don’t remember what it was or what it was for–maybe Sunday school, maybe small group Bible study, maybe personal...
by Julie | Jun 4, 2022 | Poems/Songs |
Dear Me This is a letter to the girl I used to be Dear Me There are some things that you should know It’s not my intention to embarrass or to shame you What’s inside the rear-view mirror is closer than it appears We do the best that we know how, with what...
by Julie | May 21, 2022 | Reflections, Poems/Songs |
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Psalm 19:1-3 (KJV) O Lord, how manifold are thy...
by Julie | May 16, 2022 | Writings |
Even as Jonah despaired of the hope of God’s presence, he called his soul to remember the character of God. God’s presence seemed to be slipping away from him, but Jonah quickly made a declaration of faith and hope with the word yet. It may seem as if all hope is...
Hi, I'm Julie, a 17-year-old lover of books, music, and Jesus. I'm a senior in high school (Abeka Academy) and have been blogging for three years. I also co-publish a digital magazine called Priceless geared toward teen girls.
My desire is to use my words to glorify my Saviour and to encourage you in your walk with God. I'd love to hear from you!
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