by Julie Lefebure | Dec 28, 2015 | Love God
The stockings are still hung by the chimney with care. Except today they are empty. The Christmas tree continues to glow brightly in the corner of our living room. But the two presents remaining underneath look a bit lonely. The Christmas flowers my husband blessed me...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 27, 2015 | Love God
I did my best to freeze time. As each present was opened. With every smile. In each family selfie. Through the laughter, the fun, and oh, the food. So much food! In the gatherings, large and small. As we sang along with Christmas carols coming through the speakers. In...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 15, 2015 | Love God
We have homes to decorate. Gifts to purchase. Baking to complete. Parties to attend. Children’s programs to enjoy. Travel arrangements to make. Menus to plan. And food to prepare. On top of that, we have jobs to hold down, classes to pass, carpools to drive,...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 12, 2015 | Love God
Oh, my word. Friend, I have had some stressful moments in the last 48 hours. Allow me to clear the path here. Nothing life threatening has happened. Nothing earth shattering. Nothing that’s going to matter in the big scheme of things. My stressful moments were...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 8, 2015 | Love God, personal journey
Yesterday we talked about a subject so simple, yet it’s one that I’ve struggled with for many years… Taking time to rest. This isn’t easy for those of us who like to be on the go, or who are wired in ways to stay busy. But as we discussed...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 3, 2015 | Love God
I sat there in front of my laptop, filled with frightened awe. The images before me caused my knees to quiver, tears to form in my eyes, and my reality to be shaken. “Why, God? Why is there so much evil and destruction in this world? Why do people set out to destroy...
