In finding a desire inside to want to relate personal issues in my lifetime to my children and grandchildren, as well as influence them with how Christ can protect, heal, save, empower, and accompany us, I found writing to be unequaled in its ability. As the writing advanced, I found myself seeking the Lord so much on the issues that have sprung up throughout the years, that I could hardly wait for the next opportunity to sit down and write and experience His presence again as He spoke through scripture and His Holy Spirit. These times with God helped clear up questions that obviously had remained unanswered for far too long. When giving loved ones a chance to read some of the text, I was surprised at how they yearned for more. When a few close friends would read, their laughter and concern assured me that not only was the text informative and helpful, but entertaining as well. This led me to ask God for guidance as I pondered through prayer if these stories were to be written in book form and shared with many people. The day to day situations that the book is comprised of ranges from light, trivial matters to major life changing events that helped me realize many can benefit from the physical, heart, soul, mind, and spiritual issues presented. True events are captured that lasted mere moments whereas others lasted a period of years. The purpose then is to help people see that through the worst situations Jesus can and does mold us into righteousness, desires for us to live in peace, and bids us to relate to Him as friend AND the Savior/King of the world. Parenting may not be explained to us in full when we first become parents. If it was, there would probably be a lot less people who would apply for the job. This subject occurs many times in the book. The lessons God teaches us through our own children and even our grandchildren attest to the fact that when we think we've "arrived" and have things down pat, we've actually still got a long way to go. The hardest "mo
About the Author: The author was born and raised in a small town in Wyoming. She is 49 years of age and happily married to her husband of 26 years. They have 2 children and 2 grandchildren with another on the way. Having endured an intense, bully-filled childhood and stormy, alcoholic teen years with little family support, she found herself wanting to take her own life. One night in a drunken stupor, she almost succeeded. However, the next morning she awoke only to realize that God had miraculously stopped the pistol from firing. From then on she started searching for Him and when she entered into a marriage that later, she would understand was part of God's plan to deliver her from her past's influence, she knew she had found the love of her life. Two wonderful children came from the marriage and since then, 2 wonderful grandchildren. The Lord has used every experience and person in Julie's life along the way to teach her about Him and to see the miracle in living a faith-filled life. She still resides in the same town and has been aiding in teaching elementary aged children for 10 years. She enjoys singing and playing bass guitar at the local Pentecostal church which she and her husband founded in the year 2000, as well as in the Christian Contemporary band "Upper Millstone" which writes its own music to bring glory to Jesus. When not spending leisure time with the grandbabies, Julie can be found fishing, camping, or writing to preserve all the masterful, splendid dealings God has enriched her life with.: )