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Hungry For Hope
As I unlocked the church to lead a Bible study, I felt well aware that it was dark and I was alone. As I walked past the gym, among all...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 15, 20203 min read
Watchman
My brother was a lifeguard at the beach and his job was to stand in the lifeguard stand and watch for the safety of swimmer's. If anyone...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 14, 20203 min read
Merry In Our Mourning
While the holidays can be exciting for many it is also a hard time for many people hurting. To me, Christmas will never be the same...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 13, 20203 min read
WHY, God?
I have asked God, "why", a lot this year as I bet many of you have. People have a lot going on. I was reading a list of trials and I am...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 10, 20203 min read
Sinking Ships
"Ships don't sink because of the water around them. Ships sink because of the water that gets IN them! Don't let what's happening...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 10, 20203 min read
It Is Very Hard To Be Both Southern And Socially Distant
I think one of the hardest things about this pandemic is not being able to hug people. I did not realize how much of a hugger I was...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 8, 20203 min read
Preparing Our Hearts
I think all of us do something to prepare for Christmas. Some go all out with the decorating, buying, baking, etc. Some of us do half...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 7, 20203 min read
The Student Will Become Like The Teacher
It was confirmation Sunday and as I watched my nephew go up to the Altar for his prayer of confirmation I felt a lot of emotions....
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 7, 20203 min read
My Dad Filled The Gas Tank
In high school I never paid for gas but when I went to college and came home I loved knowing my dad would go fill my car up for me. And...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 3, 20203 min read
Condemnation to Celebration
I have heard twice in the last six months about females who will not go to their high school class reunions because they are too ashamed...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 2, 20204 min read
Well Done, Good And Faithful Servant
I knew Wednesday would be a busy day and I knew I would be tired by the end of the day. But I knew it would be a “good tired” as I like...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 1, 20203 min read
To Be Filled
A new preacher came to deliver his first sermon in a prairie church, but no one showed up but one cowhand. The preacher asked the cowhand...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Learn From Our Feathered Friends
Today I received some sad news about a friends health. I call this person a friend because he has been on my prayer list. I truly don't...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 29, 20203 min read
Thankful For Leaves
My uncle lives about an hour away, in a nursing facility, and was going out for the first time in eight months. With special permission,...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 26, 20204 min read
Thanksgiving Prayer
Heavenly Father, We come before you today, not to ask for anything but humbly giving thanks for all You have done for us. We appreciate...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 26, 20202 min read
A Grateful Heart
I saw a cute tea towel recently that read, “Cupcakes are just muffins that believed in miracles.” I like that! If I make cupcakes, I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 24, 20203 min read
THANKFUL
I am thankful for the beauty of the beach and the closeness I feel to God when I am in His creation. I am in awe of God’s wonders! Just...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 23, 20203 min read
Saying Goodbye The Southern Way
I had seen a post about another state saying goodbye so I decided to make a few Southern changes. As I was working on this I was smiling...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 22, 20203 min read
What Are We Teaching
When my girls were little they loved to see my Uncle Larry move his false teeth around in his mouth. He would not take them out he would...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 19, 20203 min read
Selecting Sins
Many years ago, I remember getting upset when I heard some guys bad mouthing a girl who was promiscuous. Yet, they were obviously proud...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 18, 20203 min read
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