Category Encouragement
The Gift of a Response
Words. I love words. I delight in their sound, their definitions, and their histories. I adore them strung together in harmonious poetry and harrowing stories of prose. I am captivated by the way they encapsulate memories for future reminiscing. Most of all I am in awe of the power of words, in particular the power […]
Fueled for Fresh Beginnings
To All the First Time College Students, May you find the tanks in your life being fueled for the fresh beginnings that you are about to embark upon. These are just a few words of encouragement from my heart to yours as you travel along your journey. You are greatly loved! Loved by parents, siblings, […]
Called By Name
My name is Julie Williams. Julie is a pretty common name. So is Williams. It is even a fairly common combination. I have literally introduced myself to someone at a conference, a perfect stranger, only to discover that we have the same name, first and last. Did you know there is a website called howmanyofme.com? […]
With Jesus, I’ve Got What I Need
Seven years ago today my daughter Zoey, who was 5 years old at the time, was baptized. It was an incredible celebration as she outwardly displayed what was going on inside of her, with an awe inspiring maturity of faith. While it would be easy to assume that at the tender […]
Refreshed and Encouraged
Have you ever experienced a time when you felt parched? Maybe you were thirsty and feeling dry, as if your tongue was stuck to the roof of your mouth. You longed for a drink, for even a mere glass of water to run down your throat cooling the scratchy ache with refreshment. Perhaps you have […]
PEP UP for Joy 