Grateful to be Forever Worthy in His Eyes
By Julie Ademe |
Thanksgiving Day is full of traditions. Family and friends gather for turkey or ham. There are discussions of whether it is a yam or a sweet potato. Do you watch football or parades? Dress fancy or casual? Large or intimate gatherings? It is also a day where we have an opportunity to express our gratefulness […]
Shelter from the Storm
By Julie Ademe |
THE WIND The wind is still howling this morning for the third straight day. It’s wild and seemingly out of control. The waves before me are tossing in a furry. The angst of the water is on full display in the storm. The lake is angry. It has no shelter from the storm. The wind […]
My Chosen Beloved
By Julie Ademe |
The music changes. Heads turn as we stand to welcome her into the room. Adorned in white her beauty brings forth fresh tears to the eyes of her beloved. With dewy eyes, she glances down the aisle at her chosen. Their eyes see only one another as she’s ushered down the aisle. The excitement swells […]
Switching Gears
By Julie Ademe |
Summer is beginning its surrender to Autumn. Creation is switching gears. Nightfall’s display of bold hues across the lake is earlier as the sunset migrates west across the sky. Dawn breaks later and the morning darkness causes me to burrow deeper under the covers. I am not planning on surrendering my summer days yet, but […]
Mistaken Identity
By Julie Ademe |
As I rounded a corner on my walk and glanced into a grove of small trees, my eyes opened wide as quickly took a breath. My heart beating rapidly, I stealthily crept closer. Quickly snapping a picture, I texted multiple friends with the declaration… Look what I saw on my walk! A baby owl!! My […]
Generational Legacies
By Julie Ademe |
Two years ago, two lives were changed. Two lives forever connected and impacted by the Lord’s faithfulness. A gift was sacrificially given. A personal and family sacrifice so a fuller life could be lived. Multiple families have been impacted as stories of the Lord’s faithfulness are shared. Legacies being built one story at a time. June 16 […]
Spiritual Trainer
By Julie Ademe |
My walks are one thing I do that helps me stay mindful in my daily life and is great training for my physical body. I also use this time to talk with Jesus as He helps me focus on what’s important. He’s my morning spiritual trainer. Lately, there’s been a hiccup in my routine. My […]
Surrendered Rest
By Julie Ademe |
Opening her front door, her breath catches as a soft glow of oranges and reds paints the sky. Closing her eyes, she lifts her face to the sun, inhales and puts one foot in front of the other. Her mind needs to rest. Her morning walk is the only time of the day that is […]
Holy Week
By Julie Ademe |
This week I’ve found myself forgetting it’s Holy Week. I’m not entirely sure why my focus is elsewhere. It could be because the weather is less than spring like or I am heart broken by what’s going on in the world around me. I can list a myriad of other reasons for my distraction, all […]
How to Pray Throughout the Day: A 5-Minute PRAYER Method for Busy Women
By Julie Ademe | | CHAT Bible Study Method, Prayer
The Midday slump Learning how to pray throughout the day isn’t always easy. It takes a change of mindset. This is what happens to me. It’s midday-and my energy is fading. My to-do list is still long. I’ve got errands to run, people to care for, and my stress is on the rise. I had […]
The CHAT Bible Study Method: Connect with Jesus and Grow Your Faith Every Day
By Julie Ademe | | CHAT Bible Study Method
Grow in the presence of Jesus with the CHAT Bible Study Method A Simple Way to Connect with God, Hear His Voice, and Strengthen Your Faith Have you struggled to connect with Jesus, not knowing where to start? Or maybe your walk with Him feels stagnant and dry? You’re not alone. I understand the frustration of […]
From Striving to Surrender: A Journey of Faith, Healing, and Transformation
By Julie Ademe | | Inspirational | 6 Comments
This month, I share June’s story of transformation. God often uses challenging circumstances in our lives to move us from a life of striving to a life of surrender and dependence upon Him. It tends to be a painful process, but one the Lord uses to draw us closer to Him and transform us into […]