Butterflies
By Julie Ademe |
Leaves rustle, twisting and turning in the breeze as the forest branches sway, making a symphony of music. Along the path, fluttering through the air, rising and falling with the breeze, a small yellow butterfly searches for a place to land. The sunlight enhances its bright yellow hues. Though smaller than the nail of my […]
Daisies
By Julie Ademe |
This is the day the Lord has made.We will rejoice and be glad in it.Psalm 118:24 Walking up from the water, my face lights up, I’ve come upon an unexpected surprise. A lovely bunch of daisies have sprouted up and bloomed in our perennial garden. They were not there last year. I have no idea […]
Source of Joy
By Julie Ademe |
Over the last few years, as I was going through dialysis and waiting for my kidney transplant, people often remarked on my joyful spirit. I explained my joy was part of the way God wired me and I have always tended to approach life with a joyful spirit. I shared how God was sustaining me […]
Strong Foundations
By Julie Ademe |
15 tons of gravel have been brought in by bobcat, scoop by scoop, carefully laid, 2” at a time to create a secure foundation for an 18” retaining wall. Added is a large spool of geo grid to help secure the wall being built. This wall supports the patio which will be laid on top, […]
Hope and Renewal
By Julie Ademe |
Slowly my eyes open as my brain awakens to the celebration songs of spring. A sweet chirping, a calling back and forth, announcing their return, the birds welcome one another back. Opening the curtains, I’m amazed to see the ice no longer has its grip on the lake. Could it be, is it too early […]
In Step With God
By Julie Ademe |
Brisk air fills our lungs, refreshing, invigorating. Walking hand in hand, our pace increases, our walking rhythm matching one another. Deep ruts invade the path before us, evidence of the work being done in the forest. We separate, avoiding the deep ruts, our pace slows as we climb to the summit. As the terrain levels, […]
Hope in the Midst of Restlessness
By Julie Ademe |
I am a pacer. I pace when I’m bored, when I’m restless, and when I’m anxious. I don’t know why I choose to pace, it rarely solves the underlying cause. In fact, what usually happens, my emotions begin to rise and fall with the ever increasing pace of my heartbeat, and as my emotions rise, […]
Precious Moments
By Julie Ademe |
The words echo in my head, “Come see gamma!” My granddaughter wanting my full attention, she grabs my hand and with joy pulls me to see her rock pile. She sees beauty in each rock she gently placed on her chair and desires for me to see what brings her joy. The sweetness of seeing […]
Delight
By Julie Ademe |
Squeals of delight fill the air as a feast of bubbles float through the backyard. Swirling and floating upwards with the wind, her delight increases as numerous bubbles land on the grass. My granddaughter, Eevy, excitedly runs in circles, unable to contain the joy in her soul. Bubbles are everywhere. Let’s be real, delighting in […]
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 […]