Welcome, I’m so glad you're here.
I’m Julie Ademe—author, speaker, Bible teacher, wife, mom, and grandma. I’m also a cancer survivor and kidney transplant recipient. But those are just a few of the things that describe my life. They’re not who I am.
At my core, I’m a child of God—wholly His and wholly me. And I love discovering how God uses every season of our lives to shape us into the people He created us to be.
My passion is helping you grow closer to Jesus and experience His presence, whether you're just learning to open your Bible or you've walked with Him for years but feel like your relationship has gone a little flat.
I’ve walked through three cancer battles and a kidney transplant, seasons where I desperately needed God's peace and presence. But I’ve never walked through any of it alone. Family and friends have surrounded me every step of the way, reminding me again and again that God often makes His presence known through the people He places beside us.
How It All Began
When I first became a follower of Jesus, a trusted friend encouraged me to carve out daily space in His presence. She showed me that time with Him doesn't just comfort us in the moment — it prepares us to stand firm when the next storm comes. As I spent time with Jesus in Scripture and prayer, my faith and trust in Him deepened. And when the storms rolled in again, because I was rooted in His presence, I was more prepared to walk through them with the Lord instead of trying to survive them on my own.
That process — learning to actually connect with Jesus in His Word, not just read about Him — eventually became the CHAT Bible Study Method(opens in new tab): a simple way to hear from God, apply Scripture to your life, and grow in the presence of Jesus, even in your busiest or hardest seasons.
Why I Write
Writing was never on my radar. Then, during a mission trip to South Africa, I sensed Jesus calling me to share what He was teaching me. I didn't know exactly what that would look like at the time.
After my second cancer journey and kidney transplant, that calling became my first book, a devotional called Reclaiming Christmas Joy(opens in new tab).
Since then, writing has become one of the ways God allows me to share what He has taught me through both the mountaintops and the valleys. Today, my focus is giving you tools like CHAT, and the Bible studies built on it, to help you grow in His presence and stand firm in whatever storm you're facing.
You Might Not Know
I’ve always loved the outdoors and a little adventure.
My husband and I live on a chain of eleven lakes, so being on the water is a big part of our life. I still slalom ski every year—although there are moments when I forget I’m not in my twenties anymore!
One of my favorite things is an early-morning paddle on the lake. There’s something special about being out on the water in the stillness of the morning, taking in God’s creation before the day begins.
We also love hiking, exploring new places, and seeing more of this beautiful world God has made. I’m always up for a little adventure—especially if there’s a beautiful view at the end.
Ready to grow in His presence?
If you're new here, the CHAT Bible Study Method is the best place to start — a simple, relational way to connect with Jesus through Scripture, even in your busiest or hardest seasons.
Already using CHAT? Take it deeper with a full study.
I’m so glad you’re here. I hope you’ll stick around, explore a little, and let’s get to know each other.
