Author Archives: Julianne Winkler Smith

They said to one another, “Were our hearts not burning within us while He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?” ~Luke 24:32 It happened to me again. And if you are an enthusiast of God’s Word, I’m confident that it’s been your experience as well. YouContinue reading “walking along with them”

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.   ~Romans 5:1 My church is in a series on spiritual warfare. If you have ever studied the armor of God and examined the schemes of the enemy—either individually or as a church body—you’ll understand what I’m about to say.Continue reading “war and peace. and war.”

If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you.  ~John 15:19 You may not follow the news, but with legacy media there are waves of party-line mantras. It’s like the talkingContinue reading “weirdo”

Whoever speaks is to do so as one who is speaking actual words of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. ~1 Peter 4:11 Goals. We’ve all got them. Maybe you’re startingContinue reading “goals”

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5  I’m no horticulturist—I don’t even “do” houseplants. (I will generally do them in if given the responsibility to care for them.) My dear friend Missy, though, she’s a gardening rockstar.Continue reading “be a gardener”

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.        ~Romans 8:5-6 What is yourContinue reading “shepherd or butcher? (reprise)”

You will make known to me the way of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.   ~Psalm 16:11 Do you ever send yourself an email or a note on your phone to ensure you remember some idea, to-do, or appointment—or is that just my own aging mind that needs this lifeContinue reading “sermon to self”

Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.  ~ 2 Timothy 3:12 Very recently in Scottland, new legislation has gone into effect. “The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act” makes it an offense to stir up hatred with threatening or abusive behavior based on characteristics including age, disability, religion, sexualContinue reading “on the list”

After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, whoContinue reading “family reunion”

In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.   ~ 2 Corinthians 4:4 “Satan hates you.” I’ve been using this statement quite a lot lately. Especially as I witness my brothers and sistersContinue reading “he hates you.”