by Julie H. Lake | Dec 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Yesterday was my dad’s second anniversary in Heaven. My mom’s is soon, just three weeks away. Knowing they are together and enjoying Heaven’s pure delights is comforting. Knowing I will see them again is even better. What sweet reunions must take...
by Julie H. Lake | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
The calling to write came with some instructions. I needed to be faithful to the task. I needed to not doubt when ideas were lacking. And I needed to be transparent. Well, I have pretty much failed at all of these. I haven’t been faithful or disciplined. Anything and...
by Julie H. Lake | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
I saw a post on Facebook the other day and the woman stated “I hate the holidays”. Hate is a strong word. I wouldn’t say I hate this time of year, but it’s certainly not my favorite. Please understand, I enjoy giving thanks for my many blessings and I relish...
by Julie H. Lake | Oct 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Many years ago, my husband, Allen, was unexpectedly unemployed and pounding the pavement for a job. A couple of opportunities looked like possibilities, but each time we went to the Lord, He emphatically said one thing. “Wait.” We didn’t understand. We were sweating...
by Julie H. Lake | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our house is quiet these days. Too quiet sometimes We are officially “empty nesters” and I’m not so sure I like it. We moved our youngest into an apartment this past summer. The only way I was even a little OK with this scenario is because he moved in with his...
by Julie H. Lake | Sep 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
I have been studying Psalm 91. It has long been a favorite of mine. My Bible is more than sufficiently underlined and highlighted on the page. There is even artwork hanging in my bedroom bearing the first verse. I have memorized most of it; prayed it daily over my...
