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From Victim to Victory

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Julia Charleston

Last week a tragedy occurred in Charleston, SC, where nine beautiful souls were gunned down by a deranged 21-year old.  The shooter tried to incite racial division, chaos, terror and hate.  But evil messed with the wrong town, and the wrong … Continue reading →

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Procrastinator Squad Unites…tomorrow

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Julia Charleston

A few years ago, my children wrote a skit about our amble family called The Procrastinator Squad. It was a story about a lazy group of superheroes. 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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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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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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