Author Archives: Julianne Winkler Smith

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 Freedom. We think of nations Of rights, Government-given And God-ordained.   We pledge allegiance, Embrace patriotism. Some fight to keep it, And die so others live in it.   But there’s a freedom That’s above nationality, Beyond borders. Individual freedom TranscendingContinue reading “freedom”

I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping. Psalm 6:6 Problems. Challenges. Trials and tribulations. These were all promised us in this life by the Lord Himself. Sadly, there are some Christians who believe (and teach) that being a Christ-follower means your life isContinue reading “it’s ok to cry”

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 What would you pay for peace of mind? Maybe you’re willing to pay double for a pair of shoes youContinue reading “the price of peace”

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Sisters, I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get so tired of running the race. Earning money to live, keeping up a home (cleaning, cooking, shopping, etc.), and managing our “little ones”—whether they’re in diapers, collegeContinue reading “rest”

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 Are you a “list person”? As for me, not only do I incessantly make lists, but if I do something that’s not on my list, I will write it on there just soContinue reading “confessions of a control freak”

I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’ Isaiah 46:10 Do you like parades? Around the country—and world—there are parades, large and small, for almost every occasion. There are the biggies, like the Macy’sContinue reading “parade perspective”

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8 As one who is directionally challenged, I do appreciate that (somewhat annoying) voice telling me exactly where and when to turnContinue reading “step-by-step faith”

For by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. — Hebrews 10:14 Before I became a Christian, I believed whole-heartedly that there were many ways to God—different paths, each as valid as the next. In fact, I was so vehement that I designed a logo representing it and hadContinue reading “do versus done”

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. ~ Ephesians 4:32 The Bible says a lot about forgiveness. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus and the Epistle writers command believers forgive. But often, we believe that “forgiving” equates with “condoning”—and that forgiveness negates the associated pain of the wrong.Continue reading “How dare you?”