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Encouragement for every season of lifeHope in a Coat
I found it in my closet again the other day. Pausing, I pulled the coat from its place in the darkness, running a hand over it to look at it in the weak light of the spare closet. The dusty collar, the fabric-covered buttons, the slightly worn cuffs, an interior liner...
Stylishly Feminine
(Head down) (The air is heavy with hesitation) (Muttered under my breath) Hello, my name is Julie, and I am fashion-challenged. (HUGE sigh of relief) Whew! There. I finally said it. It feels good to get that off my chest. It’s something that I’ve been trying to hide...
I Don’t Feel Brave
I don’t feel brave. Not one bit. Let me explain. I recently went to the Mayo Clinic for some tests. The day did not start well. Personally, I’m of the opinion that starting a day at 6:00 a.m. with an alarm ringing in my ears is just bad from the get-go. But there was...
Extraordinary Leadership – Carolyn T’s Story
This is the sixth article in our new series called “Every Heart has a Story to Tell.” As we head towards our first Thrive Conference in October, our desire is share how Every Story Matters. Please check back each week to see how God is moving in women’s lives and let...
What I Really Meant When I Said “I Forgive You”
I forgive you. Now excuse me while I file away what you just did so that I can bring it up at any random point of my choosing in the future. When you grow up in a family that only speaks the language of conflict, it’s hard to acquire any other method of communication....
Daring to Dream: Taking the First Step
Two months ago, my fellow bloggers and I at The Ruth Experience saw a dream come to fruition with the publication of our second book, Grace for the Imperfect Mom. Then, just last week, we realized a dream on a smaller scale, updating our website. Both of these dreams...
Harpooned
This morning I woke up to a dream. It was strange. In my dream, I was walking alongside a friend who had a harpoon going straight through her body. For a bit, I walked alongside her, taking in the whole image and then, I reached out a hand onto her shoulder and began...
DIY Lotion Potion: Healthy Homemade Body Butter
I love lotion. Soft, luxurious, scented lotion. In the past, if I came across scented lotion sample bottles in a store, I would test each and every one. But over the years of sampling and purchasing a LOT of different brands, I found that not all scents and lotions...
The Most Spectacular Story on Earth – Mabel’s Story
This is the fifth article in our new series called “Every Heart has a Story to Tell.” As we head towards our first Thrive Conference in October, our desire is share how Every Story Matters. Please check back each week to see how God is moving in women’s lives and let...
Trivia Can Save You Money
I enjoy trivia, little facts that are basically unimportant in a person’s everyday life. So, when I go to Caribou Coffee (found only in the Midwest) I enjoy their "trivia question of the day." It’s posted up on a chalkboard, and if you know the answer you get ten...
