JulieAnn Pratt

I don’t think I’ve posted too much about my husband. Probably because he’s the silent (well, quiet) but steady type – a trait I love about him, and have come to just expect. He’s consistent, predictable, wise, and good.

Anyway, we were recently asked to handle the pre-marital counseling for a young couple getting married this summer. Our first reaction was to say, “Us?!?!” After getting over the initial shock (mostly that we were actually old enough to do it), we decided to go for it. (more…)

I love it when I find a verse in the Bible that I know I’ve read a million (okay, maybe not a million…let’s say a hundred ) times and it takes on a fresh meaning. I’ve read another portion of the Bible today – this time in the Message version – and just wanted to share it with you. It’s so good it doesn’t need explanation. Read it. See how it applies to your life, and let it make a difference in you today. Be blessed by God’s word to you: (more…)

Can I just declare that I love my kids and I love being a mom! Do you ever look at your kids and find yourself randomly tearing up and feeling emotional about them? Today has been such a good day with my kids. (more…)

I read an interesting stat yesterday:

• More than half of all adults (54 percent) believe that if a person is generally good, or does enough good deeds, he will earn a place in heaven. Yet, 55 percent of all adults believe they have a personal responsibility to tell other people their religious beliefs. Source: Barna Group

How is it possible that these numbers overlap? Even with a margin of error, it doesn’t jive. (more…)

Many of you know that I live on the campus of Zion Bible College. As of late, it seems every time I come out of the house there’s been a squirrel standing at the bottom of my steps. For awhile I paid it no notice – we’ve got (literally) thousands of squirrels on campus this season. But in the last week or so, it’s almost as if this squirrel is hanging out down there waiting for me to come out. (more…)

Well, I managed to break my finger this weekend. Don’t actually know how I did it, but between three kids, packing my house, and traveling with a children’s team with a full set, and a band…is it any wonder that I managed that?? So this will be a short post (It’s hard to type without the use of a finger!).

I heard an excellent sermon this weekend and just wanted to share the major points of it with you. It’s simple, really: (more…)