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About Julia Charleston

Julia Charleston is a Christian author and public speaker. As a precious daughter of Christ, Julia seeks to share the love of Jesus with the people who need it most. Her passion is to be salt of the earth to bring a taste of heaven to those who struggle in this uncertain world. She is a wife, mother, friend, and mentor, and a true inspiration to those around her.

Spider Webs

“They hatch deadly snakes and weave spiders’ webs.  Whoever falls into their webs will die, and there’s danger even in getting near them.”  Isaiah 59:5 NLT Have you ever noticed how many spider webs are hanging around?  Yesterday I received a text from … Continue reading

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All Joy Beach

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds…” James 1:2 (ESV) My friend Janis called me today, eager to share God’s glory as He worked in the life of a friend of hers, Nadine.  As she shared … Continue reading

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The Kingdom of Kevin

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain.  All these things are gone forever.”  Revelation 21:4 NLT I have blogged about Kevin before.  His perseverance while suffering … Continue reading

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Is the past really in the past?

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”  Romans 8:28 We all have struggled with memories of a traumatic and painful past; those … Continue reading

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Persevere through Prayer

“Never stop praying.”  1 Thessalonians 5:17  (NLT) Have you ever wondered whether or not your persistent prayers were aggravating to God?  That praying for someone or something over and over was pointless?  I was recently in a discussion with someone … Continue reading

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Lost Vision for a Moment

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.”  Proverbs 29:18 KJV I haven’t posted in a while.  Nothing I’ve written lately has made any sense.  Once in a while, I’ll write something to submit to a publisher or a contest … Continue reading

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Do I Really Have A Choice?

“A wise person chooses the right road; a fool takes the wrong one”.  Ecclesiastes 10: 2 (NLT) Life is full of choices.  Until recently I don’t think I truly understood what it meant to have real choices.  The word choice … Continue reading

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Stagnant and Stale

There’s a local park where I like to walk.  It’s a beautiful park with a 5 mile gravel trail that winds in and out of wooded areas and wraps around a rather large pond.  Stunning terrain; wonderfully landscaped.  A picturesque … Continue reading

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Three Steps Toward Victory

“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light.  For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.”  Isaiah 9:2 Satan is running rampant in my life and in the lives of all … Continue reading

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A Thorn in the Flesh

“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it [the thorn in Paul’s flesh] away.  Each time he said, “My grace is all you need.  My power works best in weakness.”  So now I am glad to boast about … Continue reading

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