It's almost Resurrection Sunday! Do you feel like you need some things to be resurrected in your life? We have hope in Jesus, and because He rose, we can get up again, too!On this episode, I talk about 5 simple, practical tips for getting back up again when life keeps knocking you down. 

No one likes to suffer! In fact, we all do all we can to avoid it. However, pain is a fact of life. On today's episode, we talk about the value of suffering and some of  its important spiritual benefits:1. Suffering produces endurance.2. Suffering produces character & growth.3. Suffering produces maturity.4. Suffering teaches obedience. Your trial can become your testimony! Hang in there, my friend.Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:Article: 6 Rules of Pain and Pleasure (A Becoming Journey is not affiliated with this linked website in any way.)Scripture Passages:James 1:2-4Romans 5:3-5Psalm 119: 67, 71For More, Visit abecomingjourney.com

Inevitably, at various intervals in our lives we will encounter situations about which we feel powerless. Things will come at us that affect us that we simply cannot control. For me, a known control-freak, this is especially distressing! We love to imagine that we to be the designers of our destiny, but the simple-yet-difficult truth is that we are not. As is most-often the case, I am in the midst of a situation right now where I am having to learn this. I hope to be able to share details at a later time, but suffice it to say that my family is presently embroiled in a circumstance involving world systems and life-altering decisions. Yet, we have very little (if any) true influence in the outcome. I am learning again to lean on Jesus. Maybe I’m actually learning this really for the first time! As I pondered this thought today, I thought I’d share some encouragement on how to peacefully navigate a situation outside the realm of your control.My tips: 1) Relinquish Control2) Submit Again to God's Sovereignty3) Manage Your Emotions Through Prayer4) Refuse to be Consumed by the Issue5) Seek Godly Supportfor more, visit abecomingjourney.com

Are you insecure in relationships and you don't know how to get past it? Do you long for deep friendships and connections with other people? Today's episode will help! I am joined by my good friend, Andrea Mathews, for my first "Julie & Friends" episode. Andrea is gifted with people both personally and professionally, and she sheds light on how we can work to get past some obstacles that may be holding us back from having truly fulfilling relationships with others. Fore more, visit: abecomingjourney.com

Do you find yourself struggling in personal relationships (as I do)? If you dig deeply enough, you may find the root cause is undervaluing people. Today's episode is some much needed help for us all to remember why learning to truly value people is worth the effort.For More, Visit: abecomingjourney.com

Welcome to Season 3! Today's episode takes a dive into Romans 12 and the keys that it holds for us in having fulfilling, God-honoring relationships. It's never easy but always worth it! ResourcesLetting it Go -  Forgiveness Episode I referencedA Becoming Journey

Why is it so easy to become consumed with things? If you're like me, you tend to think that more is better. However, we know in our heart of hearts that this is not the case! Yet, why do we continue to accumulate? That's what today's episode is about: the battle to stop loving things. I'll also be sharing a brief life update and what you can expect from A Becoming Journey Podcast in the near future!Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. WhiteOvercoming Distractions to Lead a More Meaningful Life - podcast interview with Joshua BeckerFor More, Visit: abecomingjourney.comFriend, if this ministry is helpful to you, would you consider leaving a review? I would appreciate it so very much!

Do you ever feel like nothing beautiful can come from past mistakes you've made? Well, I have some good news for you: our God is in the business of creating beauty from ashes! We are celebrating Easter this weekend and reflecting on Isaiah 61:1-3 and taking comfort in the fact that our Lord can make something remarkable from anything in our lives that we feel is beyond hope.For more, visit: abecomingjourney.com

 I believe that this concept – truly becoming a living sacrifice – is one of the most misunderstood among Christians and non-Christians alike. How could giving up my rights, my desires, and all that I care about be good? And, yet, it’s more than good.  Listen to the podcast today for more thoughts on Romans 12:1 and becoming a living sacrifice!What I'm Eating:Mixed Berry CrispFor More, Visit:abecomingjourney.com

Last time, we talked about several of the obstacles to forming close friendships. How then do we go about forming the bonds with people that will ultimately turn into a meaningful friendship? Well, I've got a "friendship expert" on the podcast today, my husband, Jason!For as long as I have known him, my husband has had many enduring friendships, and I'm thankful for the wisdom that he shares. On this episode, we discuss:how to value people and connectionslearning to accept others where they arelooking for opportunities to build a friendshipseeking to become a good friend to someone in need of onechoosing to investbeing the one to initiate or to take the first stepthe value of vulnerabilitydealing with conflictFor more, visit:abecomingjourney.com