Author Archives: Julianne Winkler Smith

But if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. ~1 John 1:7 The Bible makes it very clear: We’re all sinners (Romans 3:23). In fact, we’re not sinners because we sin…we sin because we’re sinners.Continue reading “it’s a bloodbath”

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 It’s so easy to look around at our culture and shake our heads in disbelief at the utter depravity, chaos,Continue reading “through the lens of lies”

For what does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” ~Romans 4:3 I love to study Paul’s letter to the Romans. In his brilliant lawyer-ese throughout this letter, Paul makes solid arguments—often submitting the opposing questions before they’re asked—and then, every time, slam-dunks the close. In chapters 1 throughContinue reading “taking credit”

Yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. ~Galatians 2:16 HaveContinue reading “when doing good goes bad”

You have encircled me behind and in front, And placed Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is too high, I cannot comprehend it. ~Psalm 139:5-6 You know it as well as I do: Satan’s time is short, so the battle for souls is ramping up. Just turn on the news, scroll social media, drive onContinue reading “too wonderful”

Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer person is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed day by day. For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen;Continue reading “losing heart”

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”