Julie Ann Filter
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Are You Available to be Used by God? Are You a Trophy or a Tool?
I stumbled upon this old post I wrote many moons ago, but the concept that I contemplated at that time rings still ever true: is my life to be static and unchanging, or available, and open to be used by God? These words truly speak to me these days, in the midst of yet another … Continued
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God is the GOOD Shepherd and I am Safe in His Flock
This is a post that I have been waiting for more than 4 years to write. God has done it. He brought us through one of the darkest, scariest, heaviest seasons of our lives and we are now crossing through to the other side. I am so very happy to write this post as so many of … Continued
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How to be the Kind of Christian the World Really Needs
Photo by James L. W on Unsplash Are you the kind of Christian the world really needs? I’ve been walking with God for over 16 years now as an adult, and in that time I have learned so many things, both helpful and not. I did not truly begin my walk with the Lord until I was … Continued
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30 Scriptures to Strengthen a Generous Heart
What does the bible say about being generous? I’ve learned a whole lot about the topic over the years, and our last few years of impoverished conditions have surely been some great teachers about the value that a generous heart brings to this world. It’s amazing how seasons of poverty have a way of shaking us loose from … Continued
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Are You a Christian Who Struggles to Fit In? There is a Reason…
Do you struggle to fit in? I know I sure have…a lot! In today’s culture, there is an overarching, hidden, and yet loud, voice that permeates the ears of those around us. It saturates our media, whether through the news, the commercials, movies, or social media, it works in the background, creeping through the crevices of our minds … Continued
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Take Your Eyes Off of Yourself to See the Glory of the Lord, Part 2
Photo by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash Welcome back to Part 2 of the post (here is the first post). We ended the post with the setting of the story of the Loaves and Fishes feeding the 5,000. To recap, the disciples saw the need the people had to eat and declared that Jesus needed to send them away … Continued
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Yes, Mama, You Need to Take Care of Yourself Too…
Photo by Eddy Lackmann on Unsplash I know that as a mom you need to take care of yourself, but to be frank, I’m not very good at it. I’ve known this for a long time, but currently each day in this incredibly wonderful, yet often overwhelming, season of transition, I find myself numb and empty from … Continued
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Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Godly Woman in Your Life
Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash In need of some last minute gift ideas for the Godly woman on your list? The countdown is on for most people as the days before Christmas come. I always LOVE a good gift that brings meaning to my heart. I also know how tricky this can be for others, because … Continued
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Remember These 7 Things This Season to Keep the Joy Alive
It’s easy in the holiday shuffle to lose the joy and see dollar signs instead. Somewhere in the traditions of the time, cultural pressures to consume and purchase have overshadowed life giving festivity and celebration. It’s time to return to the joy of the season and restore sanity and peace to our homes and relationships. Here are … Continued
