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The Orphaned Wife

In Julie’s book, The Orphaned Wife, she tells the story of living in a marriage with an emotionally disconnected man, and how God used that marriage as a catalyst for her emotional healing journey. She addresses these issues, using scriptures and her personal testimony. In a companion Study Guide, which can be used by a group or an individual, Julie helps the reader to go more deeply into a personal healing journey, using thoughtful questions and appropriate scriptures. The Journal gives the reader space to express your thoughts and feelings. Click on the link below to get a sample of the Journal.

If you are willing to do the work, transformation and freedom are possible. The Holy Spirit will help you; Jesus is cheering you on; and God, our loving Father is always available to hear our prayers.

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“While you may feel abandoned and rejected, especially by your husband, Jesus and the Father will never abandon or reject you. And unless you utterly reject Him, the Holy Spirit is your lifelong companion.”
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I’m Julie Cunningham

My name is Julie Cunningham, author of “The Orphaned Wife” - a book I wrote to help women that, like me, are struggling with feeling isolated and unheard in their own marriages. 

I have two children, two grandchildren, and one large cat. I have been a deeply committed Christian for over fifty years.

I wrote “The Orphaned Wife” after enduring a difficult Christian marriage with an emotionally disconnected man. There was no understanding from the church or others of what it was like or how I felt. Sadly, the marriage ended in divorce. 

Through its pages, I’m hoping to provide you with the tools, insights and processes  that allowed me to deal with my emotional baggage, and ultimately lead a more fulfilled life!

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Books I've Written

The Orphaned Wife

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Ashes on the Altar

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A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies

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What People Are Saying

I feel like this book will speak to a lot of women. I am an emotional woman & need to be heard & validated. I love how Julie has turned a life experience into a story that turns you to the truth of what God says. We all go through challenges and the question is "What are we going to do with it?" I love how Julie explains that this was a long time journey & she needed help processing her hurts. There was someone there for her to help and she was able to get her story on paper for the world to see. I know allot of women who are on this journey alone or they feel alone. This book helps to let women know they aren't alone.

Jeanette Clark

As an unmarried woman the book presented a lot of tools to use and pitfalls to avoid in order to have a functioning marriage. I like the analogy of the orphan wife and the phantom husband. As you read these two images will become more and more clear and very potent warnings. The book is full of meaningful scriptures and beautiful poetry. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

LaDonna G

The Orphaned Wife is an intriguing story, and one that is all too common. As a man it had me reflecting on my own relationship with my wife and thinking about the intimacy in our marriage. The analogy of the garden and the man slowly losing interest in the garden with which God had entrusted him had me thinking about my garden and how I've been tending it and whether the Lord is pleased with me. Thanks for writing this book, Julie.

Dante Lupinetti

While I am not a huge Christian, I found myself relating to the author's trials and reasoning of how to move through them with grace and make sense of why they happen. It was comforting to know I wasn't the only one who wondered the same things and found comfort in her words, and eased up on my own regrets. Give this one a shot. Even if you're not overtly Christian, you just might find some comfort in her story too!

Heather

I enjoyed reading this book even though I have never been married. I like how the author aunthetically shares issues that went in her marriage life that are an eye opener for me. She describes how signifacant it is to address marital issues from an "emotional rather than intellectual basis". Her use of biblical words gives me the confidence to encourage anyone that is going through marital issues to read her book, God's word is the source of healing and restoration.

Jesca Mangwinda
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Learn how to use journaling and scripture to transform your current situation today!

Do you struggle to feel an active, personal connection with God through prayer? Do you feel cut off from him while you deal with your problems alone? Well, there IS a better way.
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The Orphaned Wife

The “The Orphaned Wife” will show you how the combination of prayer, journaling and scripture can help you make changes in your mindset and in your life/relationships today!

Both the companion Study Guide and the Journal give guidance on how to view the key scriptures, while encouraging you to put your own thoughts down on paper!

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Learn how to use journaling and scripture to transform your current situation today!

Do you struggle to feel an active, personal connection with God through prayer? Do you feel cut off from Him while you deal with your problems alone? Well, there IS a better way.

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We have become orphans and waifs

The Orphaned Wife speaks to your heart and gives hope to the part of you that feels unheard and abandoned. It offers clarity and direction. More than that, it gives you simple tools, inspiration, and encouragement to pursue emotional healing!

Life can be hard and you might be feeling defeated, overwhelmed or lost. You may not even know who you are anymore or what would make you happy. If you are a parent, particularly a mother and are searching for how to bring joy, purpose, and fulfillment to your life, this book is for you!

  • See the gifts and lessons your past experiences have brought
  • Let go of limiting beliefs and constraints of your identity
  • Embrace fear and master your emotions
  • Develop tools so that you can create what you want in your life
  • Transform how you view yourself, others, and life

The Orphaned Wife, and the accompanying Study Guide, and Journal will walk you through rediscovering you, reconnecting with God, and pursuing emotional healing.

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How do you survive your spiritual wilderness?

Learn how to avoid pitfalls and come to a place of surrender to the Lord.

Ashes on the Altar is the faith-based story of Julie Cunningham’s spiritual wilderness journey, and the lessons she learned. It’s the perfect book for Christians who mean business with God, want to pursue a deeper walk with Him, and need help with pushing through wilderness difficulties.

  • What a spiritual wilderness is.
  • How to successfully navigate through it.
  • Why a relationship with the Holy Spirit is crucial.
  • What it means to live a surrendered life.
  • The path of discipleship.
  • And more...

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A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies: Women Walking in Glory

Is meant to encourage and guide us into a deeper journey with Jesus Christ. It is the third book in The Orphaned Wife trilogy.

Cunningham examines life as we come out of our wilderness and cross our Jordan River. Just as a butterfly pauses after emerging from the cocoon, so do we. Our wings have to dry, and during this period of transition, we look around at our new life. We’ve learned many lessons during the wilderness journey, and we continue to pursue a closer, deeper relationship with Jesus. What’s next? What are the possibilities?

  • The Cross
  • Holiness
  • The heart
  • Lavish love
  • The weight of sin
  • The weight of glory.

As we continue our journey, let us continue to develop that intimate, first love relationship with Jesus as we walk in love and holiness. And remember, we are called to be butterflies glowing in the light of His presence, spreading the beauty of His love to everyone.

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Do you struggle to feel an active, personal connection with God through prayer? Do you feel cut off from him while you deal with your problems alone? Well, there IS a better way.
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