Author Archives: Julianne Winkler Smith

Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns. The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.” Psalm 96:10 We hear a lot about “equity” these days. It’s a word that is thrown around a lot in culture, business, even church. But I’m not sure that everyone who jumps on the equityContinue reading “true equity”

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 As followers of Jesus Christ, we have given over our heavyContinue reading “feeling the weight”

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 In your quest forContinue reading “want to refresh? (part 3)”

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Seeking true refreshment for your soul? Here is part 2 of the answer… 2. NOURISH YOURSELF WITH GOD’S WORD. Just as our physical body needs both water and food to survive and thrive,Continue reading “want to refresh? (part 2)”

As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Psalm 42:1-2 It used to be when you asked someone how they were doing, the pat answer was, “fine”—no matter what was going on. The past few years, however, that standard go-to answer seems toContinue reading “want to refresh? (part 1)”

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 One of the many (many) things I love about living in Florida is the presence of all the fruit trees randomly growing in people’s yards—oranges, lemons, limes, andContinue reading “essential Light”

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.  Hebrews 10:24-25 Some of you may recall watching a fascinating show called “Mutual ofContinue reading “isolation kills”

But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his trickery, your minds will be led astray from sincere and pure devotion to Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:3 Land mines have a long history in global wartimes. Starting in ancient Rome, when spikes were buried to thwart forward movement by the enemy, through the MingContinue reading “mindfields”

I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Ephesians 3:16-17 This is going to sound strange, but I absolutely love to de-clutter and purge and deep clean. Maybe that doesn’t sound too odd to you…but I really, reallyContinue reading “the purge”

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.  Ephesians 4:32 I’m studying Ephesians now, so I thought it would be nice to revisit this devotion I wrote in 2019, posted here in February 2020. Enjoy—and maybe be convicted… The Bible says a lot about forgiveness. Throughout theContinue reading “how dare you?”