Category Archives: Faith

Out of the Darkness – Part II

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Julia Charleston

Into The Marvelous Light Dedicated to Alex Charleston “Aunt Julia, are you still an author?”  Alex asked the exact same question a second time over dinner six months later.  The question resonated in my head as the words swirled round … Continue reading →

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Out of the Darkness – Part I

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Julia Charleston

“Are you still an author, Aunt Julia?” It was a question my sweet nephew, Alex, asked me over the Christmas Holiday. Interesting. I’ve never thought of myself as an author, but obviously Alex does. His confidence in my writing is still intact, whereas my confidence had disappeared. What happened?

Darkness happened.
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Forgiveness Trumps Divorce

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Julia Charleston

“‘For I hate divorce!’ says  the Lord, the God of Israel.”  Malachi 2:16 NLT Justine’s  marriage was in trouble.   Their decade long struggle  left her with little hope.  She believed her marriage was over.  She moved in with us for … Continue reading →

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Oxygen Anyone?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Julia Charleston

“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”  Mark 12:31 The scripture “Love your neighbor as yourself” is repeated ten times in the bible:  Once in Leviticus, three times in Matthew, twice in Mark, once in … Continue reading →

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Thank You Sir, May I Have Another?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Julia Charleston

“You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.”  Micah 7:19 NLT Do you remember the classic movie Animal House?  In the fraternity paddle scene, in … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Julia Charleston

“If we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive.” ~Mother Theresa During the last year, the focal point of this blog has been perseverance. I have enjoyed writing and learning about what God has to say about … Continue reading →

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Yada, Yada, Yada

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“Always be joyful.  Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Corrie ten Boom tells of a time of thanksgiving in her book, The Hiding Place.  … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“Be still, and know that I am God.”  Psalm 46:10 NLT The Lord works in mysterious ways.  We do not always know His plans for our lives.  If we are lucky, we may get to see a glimpse of Him … Continue reading →

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Love Them Anyway

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.  Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you.  Remember, the Lord forgave you, … Continue reading →

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God Knows What He is Doing

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“Have you never heard?  Have you never understood?  The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth.  He never grows weak or weary.  No one can measure the depths of His understanding.”  Isaiah 40:28 God knows what … Continue reading →

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