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The Winds of Change

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Julia Charleston

We live in a neighborhood that is heavily wooded. Our backyard has always been a large eyesore of dying grass and invasive weeds, which made it seem inhospitable to us. I had never thought much about it really; never took … 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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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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Lost Vision for a Moment

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“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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Stagnant and Stale

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Julia Charleston

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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Press on Toward the Goal

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.  Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and … Continue reading →

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The One Who Knows

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about the things we cannot see.”  Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) Most of our life journey is traveled without knowing what lies ahead.  We do not … Continue reading →

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Can’t Never Could

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”  Philippians 4:13 NLT Growing up, anytime I would say I couldn’t do something within earshot of my grandma, she would respond, “Can’t never could!”  It did not matter what … Continue reading →

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Perseverance

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Julia Charleston

“That is why we never give up…”  2 Corinthians 4:16a (NLT) This is the time of year when people like to make resolutions.  We promise ourselves that we will make changes to improve our lives during the coming year.  We … Continue reading →

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