Have you ever felt like life is passing you by, even though you’re doing all the “right” things? Over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about not missing the life God has given us. We’ve noticed where we might be missing it and considered...

Have you ever been in a conversation and realized you weren’t really listening? Or arrived somewhere and barely remembered the drive? Maybe you’re sitting with your family, but your mind is already on tomorrow. It’s possible to...

Five years. That’s how long Encouragement for Real Life has been part of your walks, commutes, kitchens, and everyday moments. As Julie celebrates this special milestone, she invites you into a conversation that may be one of the most...

What a gift it is to have women in your life who encourage you, point you toward Jesus, and remind you that you don’t have to walk through life alone. In this special guest episode of Encouragement for Real Life, Julie welcomes three women...

Does life have to be perfect before it can be good? Most of us would say no, yet it’s surprisingly easy to fall into the habit of believing we’ll finally be happier when something changes, for example when life slows down, the kids...

Where is the time going? If you’re finding yourself saying, “I can’t believe it’s already July,” or wondering how your children, grandchildren, or even you have gotten older so quickly, this episode is for you. In...