Before Jason proposed, he joined the United States Airforce. Away he went to basic training in Texas, leaving my heart full of want and worry. Gathering his brother and his parents (whom had never flown before), we went to Texas to see Jason graduate. After the ceremony, we walked along the river in downtown … Continue reading Honoring The Fallen on Memorial Day
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from the beginning to end (Ecclesiastes 3:11). This verse in Ecclesiastes proclaims His way, already done: He has made ALL things beautiful in its time. ALL things … the … Continue reading When Alcohol Rules Your Heart
Our family recently landed at a new church, new to us. God drew me first, then my husband. Our boys are still adjusting. Yet at last night’s National Day of Prayer event on a main street in our town, our boys came with me. In this photo, all from our church gathered in the beginning … Continue reading An Opportunity and a Privilege
Good morning, Friends, Our Mighty God has blessed me so much these past few days. Kind comments, cards in the mail, a loving husband who is taking me on a movie date today, and this … the thankfulness tag. Thank you, Melissa McLaughlin, for inviting me to join the fun. In case you don’t know … Continue reading Thankfulness Tag
I first met Julie when she came to speak at our church last April for Spring Rally and was so blessed and encouraged by her testimony. I, too, come from an alcoholic family. What a joy it was to get to share a weekend getting to know one another a little better and get to … Continue reading A Time of Renewal: Guest Post by Kathy Foor
Big Daddy’s song “Redeemed” was an anthem for the first whole half of my walk with Jesus. This was going to be our boys’ first concert! My friend Jen … you may remember her from the Mandisa concert … she was game for another. Graciously, she agreed to drive. Friday night at 5pm crawls … Continue reading Big Daddy Weave and the Lifting(s)
There was a time I could not bring myself to see other’s strengths. Forget rejoicing their accomplishments. Echoing the emptiness in my soul, my mouth frothed with jealousy. How can she do that? Why can’t I? She makes it look easy. Why do I fail all the time? I want to be like her. I … Continue reading Seeing After Jealousy
It is daunting to be authentic. To remove the mask, the one that tells the world you are more than OK … you are organized, passionate, loving and successful at all times. To remove the mask is scary. It means admitting you are not perfect. But wait a minute, everyone knows you are not perfect. … Continue reading When You Want to Be Real: Removing the Mask
When someone testifies they have been delivered from sin, those still struggling wonder why not me? His Truth: God can do anything. My truth: It was not easy for me to leave alcohol behind. Alcohol was in my life since before I was born. I am not saying my mother drank when I was in … Continue reading How I Stopped Drinking
John 8:2 To the Jews who had believed Him, Jesus said, ” If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free”. When we listen to lies Our worth shrinks in size The enemy blinds our eyes Confusion multiplies Lost in … Continue reading When We Listen to Lies: Spoken Word Poetry
Julie Dibble, Speaker and Author 