Author Archives: Julie L Williams

Dark and dreary doldrums

I have found myself walking through some dreary doldrums as of late.  As I looked at the definitions of these words, they resonated with me this morning.  Dreary means causing sadness or gloom, dull or boring, and sorrowful or sad.  Doldrums can be a state of inactivity or stagnation.  It can also mean a dull, […]

Grace to finish well

I like to finish tasks.  I enjoy the satisfaction of completion and crossing the item off of my to do list.  It comes through in so many of the things that I do, even the way I study my Bible. For a while now I’ve been reading through the book of Hebrews, slowing taking in […]

A Heart Fashion by God

“He fashions their hearts individually; He considers all their works.”  Psalm 33:15 Your heart was individually fashioned by God. My heart was individually fashioned by God. Do you ever wonder what your heart looks like?  I do!  I would love to know what my heart really looks like.  1 Samuel 16:7 says, “The LORD does […]

Delighted by You, Enthralled by You

“Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house.  Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.” Psalm 45:10-11 NIV “Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.  Forget your people and your family far away.  For your royal husband […]

Your Love Refreshes Me

“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints” Philemon 7 My dear and beloved friend, I just wanted to write to you today to say, THANK YOU!  I appreciate you so much!  The love you have shown me has so greatly refreshed me.  I […]