Julie Naturally
natural self-reliance for Christians
Feeling discouraged? Struggling to have hope and forgive others? This Bible study is for you. This Bible study aims to help those whose faith languishes under the weight of chronic illness, managing special needs kids, the politics of church ministry, and other challenges. Rather than dismiss feelings of discouragement, this Bible study focuses on how Scripture helps us move past these feelings and cling to Jesus.
Being grateful comes easily when hubby receives an extra bonus at work. Or, when everyone enjoys good health for awhile and friends visit often. The car runs well and we avoided purchasing a “lemon.” But what about those years when hubby works overtime and instead of a raise, he gets a pay cut? Or, little …
When we think of how to praise God, we first think of Sunday morning worship. We associate singing songs, raising our hands, and shouting for joy with praise and worship. But, praising God involves so much more than song. You feel this in your gut, but maybe you struggle with what praise is, what it …
I sank to my knees in despair, sobbing, imagining the next forty years. I loved Jesus, but still I felt as though all hope for a graceful ripening of years slipped away with the diagnosis. My mind filled with thoughts of broken dreams, maddening headaches and a body wracked with pain, an eventual wheelchair, and …
Forgiving others can be a lot like dealing with physical pain. Have you ever been riddled with muscular knots all over your back? Doctors call them “trigger points.” As a woman living with fibromyalgia, my back frequently hurts with several of these. The only way to truly dissolve the knots is by pressing on them. …
It’s easy to trust in God when everything goes well. We may start thinking of God as a cosmic vending machine. Prayer in and blessings out. Thanks, God. But what about when you see tragedy coming and you are helpless to stop it–whether it be a car accident, poor life choices, or other circumstances? What …
Do you think that singing is the only way to worship our Lord? I want to challenge you to engage in creative worship ideas this summer. Just like vacations take us outside our comfort zone and rekindle our appreciation of home, exploring alternative ways to worship can deepen your relationship with Jesus. Here are some …
Sometimes, our lack of discipline can bring us close to death. We know we shouldn’t eat certain foods or we know we ought to exercise, but we ignore it or put it off. I know I’ve done this. My mind tells me, Nothing happened last time. It’s okay. It’s not like you eat that ALL …
Sometimes, God takes us to the desert to build our faith and fill us with new life. When we think of a desert, we don’t often think of it as a place full of life. The desert conjures up feelings of thirst, scorching heat, exhaustion, and death. If we fell out of an airplane, it …
