Wednesday, December 15, 2010

SHARING MY HEART... and... MY LOVE....

ONE SOLITARY LIFE

How do you explain the greatness of the man whose birthday we celebrate on Christmas?

He was born in an obscure village, the child of a young woman. He worked in a carpenter shop until he was 30, and then for three years was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never owned a home. He never traveled 200 miles from the place where he was born. He never did one of the things that usually accompany greatness. He had no credentials but himself.
Although He walked the land over, curing the sick, giving sight to the blind, healing the lame, and raising people from the dead, the top established leaders turned against him. His friends ran away. He was turned over to his enemies. He went through the mockery of a trial. He was spat upon, flogged, and ridiculed. He was nailed to a cross between two thieves. While He was dying, the executioners gambled for His robe. When He was dead, He was laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend.
Nineteen wide centuries have come and gone, and today He is the central figure of the human race and the leader of the column of progress.
All the armies that ever marched, and all the navies that were ever built, and all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not affected the life of man upon this earth as has the ...One Solitary Life.



As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we believe the Bible to be the word of God. We also believe that The Book of Mormon is another testament of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

I know that there is a great power, for all that is good, in The Book of Mormon, and I know without a shadow of a doubt, that it too is the word of God.
I would love to share this awesome book with you, for Christmas, from my heart to yours. If you would like a Book of Mormon of your own, at no cost to you, a gift for Christmas.... CLICK HERE.

The Book of Mormon is a great source of happiness and inner peace in my life, and as I read it everyday, I feel God's love for me. His guidance given to me shows me how to get through trials and helps each day to be a happy one. It gives me great hope as I live in this world, and it shows me the right way to go, so that I may feel and live in peace and great joy everyday.

This is the very best Christmas gift I can share with you...a give a way from my heart yours, and I promise you.... this is a give a way that will go on giving, your whole life through.




Have a great week my friends, Christmas is almost here! I cannot believe that is has come so quickly! I have lots of baking to do this week and packages to send off, a bit of gift sewing to do, visits to make to friends, family and wonderful neighbors.

I send "all my love" to each of you... sweet ladies in blog-land. You are my friends, and I love knowing you and growing in this life with you. I just know that one day, as we sit down in Heaven together, we will love one another, because we will already have a friendship that has been growing here. Sending wonderful Christmas wishes for you and yours, with all my love. Julie

52 comments:

Jenglamgirl said...

What A WONDERFUL GIFT! I love your spirituality and big heart. I love what a great missionary you are too. Hugs, Jen

janis said...

Awe Julie~ Great Post! Our God is an awesome God! I love Jesus & am so grateful for all He has done for us♥
May you also have a very Blessed and Loving Christmas with your family.
Love In Christ~
our friend Janis

Scrappy Girl said...

I love you too friend. Christmas is getting closer and closer!

Leslie said...

what a beautiful post Julie. Merry week before christmas to you!!!!!!

Bonnie said...

This is beautiful, Julie. Your testimony is strong and true and I also have one just like it. People ask what makes us different and there is so much that can be shared. The Book of Mormon as a second witness of Jesus Christ has made my faith stronger than ever. Truth always makes us happy, it helps us deal with the trials of life and shows us how to have joy. Who would not want a copy? It is beautiful that you are offering to share this with anyone who would like it. What a good friend you are to so many!

Love, Bonnie

Martha said...

A very beautiful message! I love the Book of Mormon, too! I hope you and your family have a very wonderful, safe, healthy, and happy Christmas!! You have already given me a gift, your great blog that I get to visit and enjoy all through the year.

Tyla said...

I have always loved reading One Solitary Life. Thank you for sharing it.

Mimi Sue said...

Enjoyed your sweet testimony Julie! Beautiful post. Have a wonderful week. Mimi

Liesl said...

Beautiful post Julie. I hope you have a wonderfull week leading up to Christmas,full of love and blessings!

Marie said...

Beautiful post Julie. I love this piece about the Saviour. I printed it out many years ago and it has stayed on my refrigerator ever since. I am so grateful to Him for all that He has done for me. Jesus truly is the reason for this season. What a wonderful gift you are offering to your readers. I hope and pray that some of us take you up on that offer! What a difference it will make to their lives. I know the difference it has made in mine. A very Merry Christmas to you and to your family. With love. xxoo

gnee @ Singing With Birds said...

Thanks for sharing such a special gift with all. We are down to our last week of packing and hope to be all moved for Christmas...have sent two trucks and the last one pulls out Saturday. You bake, I'll pack and we'll visit again soon.

Hugs to you Julie!

Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow said...

Your love of Jesus flows from all of your writings, Julie. Thank you for this precious offer and testimony. One Solitary Life sure puts it in persepective, doesn't it? Blessings to you and yours! Merry Christmas! Tanna

Kerin said...

Julie,
You have a beautiful testimony of Christ.
Thanks for sharing your testimony.
Hope you have a wonderful week, and get all of your errands run, and baking done.
Be safe, and stay warm :)

Tracy said...

Thanks for sharing your sweet testimony!! Enjoy your week and your baking, etc. Remember, it's the most beautiful time of the year! :-)

gigi said...

Amen to a beautiful post and a beautiful testimony. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

A Vintage Chic said...

Beautifully done, my friend!

Wishing you a most wonderful day...

Julie

Anne Fannie said...

Julie, that was beautiful!
Your are such a sweet lady. I am gratiful I have met you through blogging. I wish one one day we can meet in person.
Hugs, Ann

Laraine Eddington said...

Merry Christmas Julie. I appreciated your thoughts.

pollydove said...

Your testimony is truly inspiring Julie! Wishing you and your family a warm and wonderful holiday season ALL the days through!!!

Jill said...

Beautiful post! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, be safe in your travels! Blessings,
Jill

Jewls said...

Great post! I've been thinking of doing a series of testimony posts to share what I believe...probably will come in the new year! :)

Tammy @BeatriceBanks said...

Without Jesus, there's no reason for the season. Sending love and hugs right back to you!
Hope you are enjoying the most wonderful time of the year!
Blessings,
Tammy

bj said...

Such a sweet and heartfelt post.
Don't we all love HIM so much.
Have a great day.
xo bj

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

This is such a beautiful post, dearest sweet Julie. The last paragraph is BEAUTIFULLY written. I love love every word!
Have a magical week getting ready for Christmas time. xxxx

Ann said...

What a lovely post this is Julie.
It is hard to believe how fast Christmas is approaching. Busy busy time of year. I hope that you and yours have a most blessed Christmas

Elizabeth (blue clear sky) said...

Beautiful. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Julie. Enjoy your baking and friend and family time.

Jules said...

I love your strong faith.....have a wonderful week of baking.

Connie said...

You are a great example to me! Thank you for sharing your testimony and love!
Merry Christmas to you, my friend. Have a wonderful week!

Julie said...

You are a SWEET , sweet bloggy sister. AND I LOVE that pic of you and da Marine man...Awesome with the horses.... Hope you have a wonderful week Julie!!!!! HUGS.

Sydney said...

Beautifully said. Tis the season to share what is in our hearts, not only at Christmas time, but each and everyday, year round. Thank-you for sharing and good luck with the baking, sewing, visits...all good things. xo

Designs By Pinky said...

Beautiful post! I hope you have a great baking week! XO, Pinky

Vicky said...

A lovely gift of the heart! Such profound words, and so timely for this holiday season. Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with family, love and peace!

Vickie said...

Julie, I can always hear your love for Christ come through in your posts and your comments to others. Thank you for being a light in the darkness! Such a sweet gift you are offering, and such a mighty and powerful gift that the Saviour offers to each and every one of us - for FREE!

Thanks for stopping by with your sweet comments AS ALWAYS! Hope you and your hubby and all the kiddos have a wonderful Christmas and may the grace and love of our Heavenly Father reign in your hearts! Big hugs!

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Cheryl said...

Enjoyed reading "One Solitary Life". What a gift our Lord gave us, His son who was born in a manager then died on the cross for our sins and rose again in three days. What an awesome God we serve. Have a Blessed Christmas.

paperbird said...

So very beautiful Julie- you are an amazing example of good and light. Thank you for all that you share.

Suzanne said...

Beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration. So glad you found the tutorial useful for the Easy Peasy Scarves! It's a good thing they are since you needed to make 9! ;o)

Karen said...

Merry Christmas Julie.. I was having so much fun looking over your blog,, love the pictures you post.. personal as well as decorative..
Loved your post today too..
I have a relationship with our lord Jesus Christ , God and Holy Spirit..Thrinity... And love the good word..
Hope your family is doing well.. and wish you all a Merry Merry Christmas..

Susan said...

Thank you for sharing what so many of us feel. You are much better with words than I am, but I feel exactly the same way.
Love the photo of you and your husband and the horses.
I've made your gingerbread cookies so many times now, I know the recipe by heart. It's perfect.

Tracy F. said...

A very thoughtful post and such a nice picture of you and your husband!

Red Couch Recipes said...

Jule a Merry Christmas to you and yours! I love the work One Solitary Man. I add my testimony to yours that HE lives and loves us! Without HIM there would be no season at all! I also love the Book of Mormon and find peace and guidance when I read it. Joni

Gloria said...

Hi Julie,
Thanks for sharing your heart with your readers. What a joy it is getting to know you better!

Jesus is the reason we celebrate this beautiful Christmas season! I am so blessed that He is my Savior. That he came to earth, he died on the cross to save me from my sins, and that someday I can spend Eternity with him in heaven. I am thankful that He is right beside me each day as I go through this life! He is my joy!
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
xoxo Gloria
p.s. To answer your questions...Yes, I did draw the banner (thank you for the very nice compliment). And, I bought the grandchild's first Christmas ornament at our local Hallmark store. Thank you very much for reading my blog, and for all of your thoughtful comments...:) I appreciate them, and your sweet friendship! Have fun finishing up your baking & sewing your gifts!! :)

Melissa Miller said...

Beautiful and heart warming post Julie. Thank you! I wish all the best for you and yours as well.

Warmly, ~Melissa :)

Creative Mish said...

What a beautiful post! and all so true! Merry Christmas!

Bringing Pretty Back said...

Julie, Thank you for such a sweet and heartfelt post. Beautiful. Thank you for the reminder.
Kristin

Mystica said...

And a blessed Christmas to you and yours.

I too have a giveaway up on my blog - a gift card sponsored by CSN Stores. Please come over and enter

Blessedmom's Simple Home said...

I carry a copy of "One Solitary Life" in my Bible...I love it :-)
Blessings,
Marcia

cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.com said...

I love your message sweet friend. Our hearts are one. Merry Christmas to you and your family. If you believe, he will come.

Thank you for your visit and kind words.


big hugs
cindy@stitches

Sharon said...

Julie, what a beautiful post.
I can always feel your love of the Lord in every post.
You are such an inspiration to all of us.
Great photo of you and hubs.
Have a Merry Christmas with all of your family.
I am almost done with my Christmas making.
Hugs

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

Hi Julie,

What a sweet post with such a beautiful sentiment.

The picture of you and your honey with the horses is just darling also.

Merry Christmas!!!!

Susan B said...

Dear Julie,
I have always enjoyed reading 'One Solitary Life'..thank you for sharing. :) Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! xo

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Your testimony is so strong and beautiful! You are always up to good works Julie!

Hugs,
Maryjane