Julie’s music reflects real life and a passion for truth—truth about God, about how much He loves and cares, and how He lifts us up and offers hope. Sometimes it’s a fun drive down the highway or a run through the grass barefoot. Other times, it’s a quiet afternoon or a time of trial. The constant through her songs is Christ.

The title track of her first CD, Speak What I Believe, won grand prize at the 2004 Write About Jesus songwriting competition. Other favorites are the lively There Goes My Heart Again, a mother asking a blessing on her children…My Messiah, an anthem to the Savior…He Changes Everything, a tune inspired by missions…Strong Name of Jesus with a sound influenced by the music of India...and the concluding prayer from her second CD, Keeper of My Soul. The emotion that resonates most often in her music is a “longing for God.” “Because,” she says “there’s always that longing to know who He is more and more.”

On stage, Julie builds a relationship with her audience, more of a conversation than a performance. She encourages and connects with listeners, whether singing alongside recording artist Mark Schultz or with noted speakers like Sheila Walsh, Dee Brestin and Nancy Leigh DeMoss. “I like to have fun, but my goal isn’t just to entertain,” Julie says. “I want these songs to mean something to people. When my music and lyrics give them courage to find God’s purpose for their life or help them be more resolute to do the right thing, it doesn’t get much better than that.”

Julie also has a growing desire to help India’s Dalit people, who have been told for generations they are less than human and that God doesn’t love them. “My passion is for the truth. I hate lies—especially about God,” she says. “I hate it when the enemy lies and creates confusion and doubt. I want to represent God in truth and help people recognize Him for who He is.”

Julie and her husband Guy help lead worship at The Chapel, a non-denominational church in their hometown. They have three sons, Paul, Jesse and Cody.