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Julie Lyles Carr

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Twenty Years of Stories

This is the archive: two decades of questions, lessons, and moments worth writing down. I don't publish here much anymore, but I do still write about my life today, what I'm up to, travel, family, work insights, and more. If you want the current stuff, that's what the newsletters are for and I'd love for you to subscribe.

The Focus Formula

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Happy New Year! 2016 is here! If you’re already a subscriber to my newsletter, you’re already in the know when it comes to some great freebies, online Bible studies, and more. And to celebrate the beginning of the new year, you’ve got a fresh, new idea coming to your inbox from me for creating big change in your life this…
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Decked Halls

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It’s always been my favorite time of the year. And I’ve always loved decking out the house in all manner of Christmas decor. Over the years, I’ve scaled down the level of decorating delirium I’ve put myself through in the past; it seems like the more people we added to the family tribe, the less room there was to slosh…
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Immerse: The 2015 Edition with Tim Tebow, Anita Renfroe, and Ellie Holcomb

Dance· Faith· Leadership· Non Profit· Press· Special Needs

So I gotta confess something. There’s a time, with each Immerse, the women’s conference that I’ve produced three times now, that I think, “What on earth have I gotten myself into?” It’s usually the couple of weeks before the big night, when ticket sales are driving me crazy and eight million little details are fluttering and flying out of my…
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SURPRISE!!!

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That’s right~~as if Anita Refore and Ellie Holcomb and 2dance2dream weren’t enough of a thrill to welcome to Immerse…how about a little Tim Tebow in the mix?!?! Get your tickets now for Immerse at LifeAustin at the LifeAustin Amphitheatre, Saturday, October 17, 2015. Doors open at 6pm with food trucks available and the evening kicks off at 7pm. Can’t wait…
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