About
About From Bud to Bloom
Welcome to a community of believers who know that life isn't perfect, and neither are we. Through our Christian faith we strive to grow, fulfill our callings, and graciously encourage one another as we navigate the joys and challenges of life's seasons. Traumatic pasts do not have to define us. We have the power to choose a restored and vibrant life through Jesus Christ.
Let's Bloom Together
Statement of Faith
- There is only one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born of a virgin's birth. He is the fully divine Son of God and offered himself as a perfect sacrifice for the sins of all humanity.
- Each person is and has been created in the image of God. Each life has worth and value and should be treated with dignity and respect.
- Salvation is offered through God's grace and faith in Jesus Christ.
- God's church is the body of Christ and consists of all Christian believers.
- The Holy Spirit is indwelling from the moment of salvation.
- The Bible is the infallible word of God, written by humans, and is the source of truth and guidance for Christian living.
- Salvation through Jesus offers believers eternal life in Heaven. Those who reject the gift of salvation will be eternally separated from God.
About Julie
Julie Rebboah is the founder of From Bud to Bloom, an online community that supports adult-children striving to overcome painful and traumatic pasts. As a survivor herself, Julie's mission is to help people embrace God's truth about their situation, freeing them from guilt, shame, and condemnation so that they can move forward with peace and purpose. A believer since 1996, she has a passion for helping others blossom in faith and purpose by sharing the transformational love of God.
Through various seasons of life, Julie has been a professional elementary educator, health coach, speaker and author. Her first books were two award-winning learn-to-reads called Magic Letters; The Keys to the World of Words and Magic Words; Discovering the Adventure of Reading. She is currently writing a memoir about the effects of growing up with a mentally-ill mother, and how God gave her the strength and resilience to overcome her agonizing past and create a peace-filled life.
Married to her college sweetheart since 1998, Julie is the mother of two teens and an adorably mischievous labradoodle. She holds a B.A. in Creative Arts from San Jose State University, and is a Mental Health and Wellness in Christian Ministry graduate student. She hones her writing skills through UC Berkeley Extension courses and Compel Training.