Author Archives: Julie L Williams

An Abundance of Grace and Peace

“Grace and peace be yours in abundance.” 1 Peter 1:2 “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.”  2 Peter 1:2 I have recently been reading through 1 and 2 Peter.  I have just been captivated by Peter’s letters, mostly because of these opening comments. I […]

Wisdom for Refinement

I am a work of God, a work that is in progress and under construction.   God has given me an amazing and unique combination of gifts and talents.  I long more than anything to serve God with my abilities as an  outpouring of love in return for all that He has given me. You are […]

This Radiant Light of Mine

This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine Familiar with this little song?  Right now, I’ve got it looping through my mind. I often […]

Whispers of Hope

The light of a candle can brighten up a large portion of a room.  It draws your eyes to it, but as for your ears it makes almost no sound at all. We can find much comfort in the soft glow of this light.  There is a peacefulness that goes with it.  It captivates us […]

Encouragement for the Encumbered

Do you know what it means to be encumbered? Webster defines it as being burdened or weighed down.  It can also mean to impede or hamper a function or activity. Have you ever experienced this feeling?  Do you know what it is like to feel burdened or weighed down?  Are there things in your life […]