by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman When you felt God was calling you to write, you probably were invigorated. You were excited to be hearing specific direction from Him. You felt great purpose as you began the journey to publication. But then…silence. We’ve all been there…even the most seasoned and successful…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman From the outside, my friend Peter seemed to have it all together. He was a bright, gifted young man, who became a Christian during his college years. Immediately he began to study and grow, soon discovering he had an incredible gift for teaching. After graduation,…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.  Romans 12:2 NASB In the fall I was student…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman This week, we woke to a strange sound on our roof: the pounding of intense rain. It’s been one of the driest summers we have ever experienced in Maryland, and a soaking rain has been rare. So we rejoiced at the much needed relief. Steve…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman D.L. Moody once said, "There are many of us willing to do great things for the Lord, but few of us are willing to do little things." We tend to evaluate responsibilities in terms of importance and prioritize accordingly. But does God view the small…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman The year my husband spent in the South Pacific, he worked for a while as a teacher in a Bible school in the Fiji Islands. There was a missionary there who was well-revered for his wisdom and excellent teaching. After one particularly inspiring class, the…