Julie Cosgrove
A freelance writer by trade, Julie B Cosgrove has written and published hundreds of articles with secular and Christian themes, including a Bible study on the power of prayer and a collection of devotionals on the Psalms. Her books can be purchased through her website at www.juliebcosgrove.com. Julie's newest book, Focused, will be available February 2012. A member of the Christian Writers Fellowship International and North Texas Christian Writers, she lives with her husband and two cats in a town outside of Fort Worth Texas. Julie has led retreats, workshops and Bible studies and is available to speak to your women's group.
Articles by Julie Cosgrove
Bound to Happen
Does the future concern or overwhelm you? We are here to listen. “When he summoned a famine on the land and broke all supply of bread, he had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. His feet were hurt with fetters; his neck was put in a collar of [...] Read More >
Tags: anger, confidence, doubt, Egypt, Famine, hurt, joseph, Julie B. Cosgrove, loss, Psalmist, slave, tragedy, widowed, widowhood
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Bowed Down but Not Out
Do you feel isolated, hurt or afraid and have no one to talk to? Talk to us. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “I am utterly bowed down and prostrate; all the day I go about mourning” (Psalm 38:6). Do you ever feel that way? [...] Read More >
Tags: attitude, Chat, chatroom, crushed, depressed, Devotional, Julie Cosgrove, Oppressed, Psalmist, tumult
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Womens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Women, FamilyLife Devotionals
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Broken Apart
Grow in faith as you learn more about the character of God with our guided lessons: http://mag.thelife.com/study/charactergod.html “But he [Jesus] looked directly at them and said, “What then is this that is written:’Thestonethatthebuildersrejectedhasbecomethecornerstone’?” (Luke 20:17) The italicized part is hard to read, isn’t it? The words have to be broken apart and separated just right [...] Read More >
Tags: broken lives, choices, Devotional, grace of God, humpty dumpty, Julie Cosgrove, restoration, Women
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But, Wait
Practicing Patience When God Has you Waiting “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” (Psalm 27:14) Knowing that something good is coming is not enough, is it? We want it now. I have heard the longest 30 seconds in your life is either in front of the microwave [...] Read More >
Tags: asking God why, God's timing, Julie Cosgrove, patience, waiting on God, waiting on the Lord
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Womens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Women
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Cartwheels in the Livingroom
If you feel distant from God try our Life Lesson “Finding Freedom” “Return, faithless Israel, declares the LORD. I will not look on you in anger, for I am merciful, declares the LORD; I will not be angry forever. Only acknowledge your guilt, that you rebelled against the LORD your God” (Jeremiah 3:12-13a). When I [...] Read More >
Tags: alcohol, ashamed, cartwheels, confessed, drugs, freedom, guilt, gymnastics, inherited, israel, Julie Cosgrove, neighborhood, sex, sinned, sorry, theft
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Cause and Effect?
Are you facing a hard road today? We would love to pray for you. “Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—the Most High, who is my refuge— no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent.” (Psalm 91:9-10) Is that the truth? If you believe God is [...] Read More >
Tags: devo, Devotional, Julie Cosgrove, Men, peace, protection, Psalm 91:9-10, Refuge, trials, Women
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Mens Daily Devotionals, BreakThroughPrayer Womens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Men, Devotional For Women
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Channel Vision
Are you struggling to see God in your situation? Come talk to a mentor. “The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man.” (Psalm 11:4) My father had a saying. When we thought he was dozing in front of the TV [...] Read More >
Tags: channel, Devotional, God, Jesus Christ, Julie Cosgrove, Psalm 11:4, struggling, watching, Women
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Womens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Women
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Chipping Away
Is there a challenging relationship in your life? Come talk to a mentor. “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17) Recently the Lord put a woman in my path who was haughty and [...] Read More >
Tags: Colossians 3:17, dev, Devotional, growth, judgment, pride, Women
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Womens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Women
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Chosen Cup
Are you searching for purpose in life? You can find meaning today. “The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot”(Psalm 16:5). When we were little we had special ceramic cups. On the outside of them was written “What’s in the bottom of the cup?” Each cup looked just like the [...] Read More >
Tags: cup, faith and trust, God, human nature, jealousy, Julie Cosgrove, nourishment, temptations, trials
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Womens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Men, Devotional For Women
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Compassion on the Crowd
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Tags: compassion, disciples, exodus, fish, hebrews, Jesus, Julie Cosgrove, loaves of bread, manna, miracle, moses, Sea of Galilee, superman
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Womens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Women, FamilyLife Devotionals
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