His love is not a human love, it is a God-sized love that has no conditions or boundaries. In fact He crosses human boundaries to get to me every day. There was a time in my life when I walked away like the prodigal, thinking I knew how best to live my life. He waited […]
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I often wonder while living my life ~ this ordinary life ~ do I, or even can I, fully worship, love, and obey in truth my God and Father, the One who dwells on a plane I can’t with the frailty of my human thoughts, begin to comprehend? I can only reach out with my […]
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Did you know that you could very well be the most prepared to serve in the church, or minister to others, when you feel completely ill equipped, unqualified, and incapable? IT’S TRUE! Why? Because when we feel unable in our own strength to help others, we must rely completely on God’s love to pour in […]
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Over the last few days, I’ve been thinking a lot about Jesus. Since we’ve been talking about how God is our King ~ our creator, provider, Lord of all ~ it awes me even more to think about how Jesus was willing to leave His heavenly throne to walk among us. I love reading about […]
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I was charmed recently to observe a young teen couple who obviously liked one another, but who were terrified that the other might recognize their interest. They verbally danced an intricate dance of advance and retreat. I wished them well; I recognized the dance. Being a young teen is emotional chaos. As you begin to […]
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… for God is love. 1 John 4:8b Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with […]
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I love the intricacies of an old church in Charleston. The steeple appears aged and worn, but still the beauty of it draws me. The place gives me a feeling of solace and peace. I imagine within its walls many people have found the answers to questions they have long been seeking. Character and purpose seep through the flaking paint and sun dried wood.
Sometimes I feel like this church ~ used, dried up and weary. As life comes barreling toward me at an accelerated rate I want to retreat and crawl under the covers. Yet like this old church, I continue to stand and want to be the heartbeat of God to those around me.
I also have unique characteristics and purpose as this church does. As this faded old building is a light in the city of Charleston I, too, can be a place of refuge for hurting, bleeding souls. As Christ lives in and through me, I will emerge as a woman offering hope to the world.
"Thank You, Father, that You would consider using me today. Penetrate the walls of my being with your rays of Sonshine so others will see Your truth and love."
For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9
Shining in Him,
Julie