Author Archives: Julianne Winkler Smith

We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.  1 John 4:16 If you’ve been walking with the Lord for any amount of time, you’ve probably recognized when He’s really trying to tellContinue reading “God loves you.”

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13-14 If you’ve been walking with Lord for any amount of time, you’ve probably had seasons of wrestling—times whenContinue reading “sent”

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen (Revelation 22:20-21). As 2023 kicks off, you may have decided on a few resolutions—bad habits you’d like to stop or new ones you’d like toContinue reading “Reading His-story”

The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 If you’re a New Year’s Resolution kind of person, then during this week between Christmas and New Year’s Day you may be mulling over the changes you’d like to make in 2023 (still hard to believe another year has come and gone!).Continue reading “New Year’s evolution”

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased.” Luke 2:14 I can say with confidence that everyone who loves Christmas also loves Christmas carols. Don’t get me wrong, there are different levels of carol-loving. Some of my friends literally start cranking holiday tunes in October. (These are theContinue reading “carol theology”

Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with jubilation; Come before Him with rejoicing. Know that the Lord [b]Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:1-3 Who doesn’t love the iconic Christmas movie, “Elf”? (Seriously, if you’re not a fan, you mayContinue reading “Buddy-the-Elf enthusiasm”

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” John 14:15 I was listening to an amazing and very heady Christian podcast called “Just Thinking”—it’s very intellectually demanding and spirit-inspiring, not the kind you can casually listen to at the gym. Anyway, the topic was indwelling sin in believers, and at one point one of theContinue reading “an asterisk life”

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)”