Julie’s Stories of Saying “Yes” to God
Day 33 – Treat Everyone Like a Movie Star – Julie Earl
Romans 16:1-2 I just returned from a wonderful Christian conference where they worked hard to serve and bless all those who attended, but I noticed that some of the volunteers (and many of the guests themselves) treated the guest speakers with more honor and respect than everyone else. I wasn’t speaking, so I was part of “everyone…
Read MoreDay 32 – Planning For Godly Transitions – Dane Earl
Romans 15:23-24 As a Christian, planning and transition can be hard because you want to honor God and do his will, and make the best decision for your life. Romans 15:23-24 says, “But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years…
Read MoreDay 31 – Who Can I Trust to Get out of Deception? – Dane Earl
Romans 15:13 Trust is a word that doesn’t always bring positive emotions because trust requires putting yourself in a position where you have the chance of getting hurt. Trust is difficult because it is the act of giving up control and surrendering it to someone else. Trust is vital, though, in learning how to walk in truth and to become free…
Read MoreDay 30 – How to Please God – Julie Earl
Romans 14:17-18 “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking [rules and regulations about what you can and can’t eat and drink, etc.], but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men” (Romans 14:17-18). Being…
Read MoreDay 29 – Disputable Matters – Julie Earl
Romans 14:1-15 “Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters” (Romans 14:1). There are numerous behaviors that are clearly harmful to ourselves, others and God that are considered sin – lying, cheating, stealing, coveting, anger, murder, fornication, adultery, homosexuality, etc. But Paul brings up the point that there are disputable matters that are not…
Read MoreDay 28 – Power Up Your Super Suit – Julie Earl
Romans 13:14 “Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 13:14). In my book No More No I talk about the fact that all believers are clothed in a Super Suit. The passages below are taken from various spots in chapter 12 pages 203 – 210: Your Super Suit From the moment you become a believer you are clothed in…
Read MoreDay 27 – Your Speedometer is a Reflection of Your Heart – Julie Earl
Romans 13:1-7 When I was in my late twenties, the Lord lovingly told me that my speedometer was a reflection of my heart. What do you mean? I asked. “Your heart isn’t honoring the authority I established,” He spoke to my thoughts. But I only go five miles over the speed limit, I replied. “What is your reason…
Read MoreDay 26 – God’s Parcel Service – Julie Earl
Romans 12:6-12 Romans 12:6 says, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.” In my book No More No, I explain that you and I don’t own the gifts of the Spirit. We simply deliver them as God gives us grace. We are part of God’s Parcel Service (GPS). One day God’s Spirit may prompt you to share…
Read MoreDay 25 – You Truly Live When you Sacrifice Yourself – Dane Earl
Romans 12:1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship” (Romans 12:1). The word sacrifice literally means “to give something up”; therefore, God is saying that we need to give up our desires,…
Read MoreDay 24 – Every Christian has a Ministry – Julie Earl
Romans 11 “I make much of my ministry in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people [the Jews] to envy and save some of them” (Romans 11:13-14). Other translations say, “magnify, emphasize or grow” my ministry. This verse brings up two very good points: #1: All Christians are called to minister God’s love…
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