Living with Awe and Wonder: Recognizing God’s Love
By Julie Ademe |
Awe and Wonder God loves to surprise us. To leave us awestruck and speechless. He is a God who takes our breath away. It happens in an instant this awe and wonder. He catches our attention in striking, bold ways and the subtlest of quiet moments. From the visual array of burnt oranges in the …
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Priming the Pump of Faith: Nourishing Your Soul and Deepening Your Relationship with God
By Julie Ademe |
Faith is the guiding force in my life. My faith is reflected in how I approach my day. It affects my choices and inspires me to be a better person. I prepare for my day by nourishing my mind and heart in the presence of Jesus. I read my Bible to strengthen my faith and …
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The Beauty of God’s Word: A Treasure Chest of Discovery Waiting for You
By Julie Ademe |
Long ago, a gift was given. This gift, a simple box, is small in size. Its deeply hued browns give it an appearance of age. Its color and shape, along with its gleaming latch, add to the intrigue of its contents. This is not any box. With an imagination, it’s a treasure chest filled with riches. …
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The Importance of Spiritual Rest: How to Recharge Your Soul
By Julie Ademe |
Spiritual rest can be elusive. With the days lengthening, I’m filling my calendar with fun activities. I can’t wait for boating with family and friends, warmer days on the patio watching a sunset, exploring new trails on my bike, and longer days to linger and be present. I enjoy every moment of summer and the …
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April 2023 Newsletter – The Light of the World
By Julie Ademe |
Praise the Lord, there’s more daylight in Spring. Migration is in full swing on the lake. Birds joyously create music to welcome the day. We look with anticipation for outdoor activities. And Christians worldwide are preparing their hearts for the precious gift of The Light of the World, Jesus. Spring weather’s dramatic changes have given …
Renewal with God Combats an Unresponsive Heart
By Julie Ademe |
Spring has churned up a longing for revival. I desire renewal. My heart yearns for a defined purpose with a step-by-step guide. I want clarity. Where I see change and consistently rely on God. When I pray, sometimes I find my heart longs for what was. A return to what seemed a simpler time. Not …
Knowing Truth Helps You Thrive in Distractions
By Julie Ademe |
Paying close attention to the truths we know about Jesus helps us thrive in life’s distractions. There are and always will be distractions in life. My latest distraction is the lingering fatigue from Covid. Not exactly what I thought I’d be dealing with more than a month later. My frustration with my body’s slow response …
Experience Transformation and Thrive
By Julie Ademe |
We are more than halfway through January, and my “goals” haven’t quite come together as I’d hoped. How about you? My plans weren’t necessarily resolutions but a desire to make conscious choices in my life. Some are professional, and others relate to my personal life. Resolutions surround us in January, and it feels good to …
Finding Peace in the Love of Jesus at Christmas
By Julie Ademe |
Baking Christmas cookies, worship music plays in the background. The words are a balm to my soul as I enjoy time with the Lord. Mixing the ingredients to make those sweet treats to bless my family, I’m grateful for this moment with God. I experience peace in my soul as I take a deep breath …
God at Work
By Julie Ademe | | Inspirational, Transplant Journey | 8 Comments
Good Morning dear friends, I thought we’d give you a quick update on our progress for a second opinion. God is so good to have gone before us and cleared the way to make this happen so quickly. After a phone call on Monday to the Mayo Clinic to see if they would be interested …
Light in the Darkness
By Julie Ademe | | Inspirational, Transplant Journey | 4 Comments
What a ride we’ve been on the last few weeks, we feel like we’ve been on a roller coaster with our emotions. You know when your stomach drops and you just feel like puking….. but, no surprise, God is good. He brings clarity and light in our daily life, even if it is chaotic, and …
Sunrise
By Julie Ademe | | Inspirational, Transplant Journey | 9 Comments
I have to say, sometimes God surprises me. He never ceases to amaze me with the timing of these surprises. Last week I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with the amount of new information I was learning and just couldn’t “see” through the information any longer. I couldn’t even seem to focus on the day …