Category Archives: Prayer

Called

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Julia Charleston

When I was a little girl, I loved to watch PBS’s Romper Room. It was a beloved children’s show that taught life lessons to preschoolers on how to make good decisions.  At the end of every show, Ms. Nancy would … Continue reading →

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Humble Cadence

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Julia Charleston

I wasn’t exactly sure what it was. As I listened to him strum his guitar and sing, with his wife by his side in perfect harmony, there was something wonderfully profound about their worship style. Continue reading →

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Remember to Celebrate

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Julia Charleston

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Give thanks in all circumstances…” [1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18] Every year at Christmastime, I pray for a word or phrase that I can focus on for the year to come.   A couple of years … Continue reading →

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Out of the Darkness – Part III

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Julia Charleston

Claiming Victory over Darkness “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong”. 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT) Okay.  God guided me out of darkness, showed me I was not alone, and gave me courage to tell my … Continue reading →

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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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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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