Julie’s Favorites

We hope you are enjoying these weekly feature posts from the authors of Inspired by Life…and Fiction. We’re sharing some of our favorite things to help you get to know us a little better—and we’d love to hear your answers to these “favorites” questions in the comments below.

Favorite Candy: I have loved candy ever since I was a little girl, and remember being allowed to walk to Dorothy’s Doll Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago). A kind, elderly woman sold penny candy in the front and repaired dolls in the back. Sweet memories! As I grew older, I adopted my dad’s favorite candy brand as my own. He loved See’s Candy and so do I, especially their Toffee-ettes.

Favorite Sport (to watch or play): I don’t watch sports but I do enjoy a rousing game of ping pong (table tennis) at the annual New Year’s Eve party with friends. I even won the tournament one year. This year, I lost. Still fun, though!

Favorite Scripture Verse: I have memorized Philippians 4:6-7 and often repeat it to myself (or aloud) when stressful situations arise:  “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”