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Volunteer Or Disciple
Years ago my parents went to the Holy Land on a pilgrimage. Our minister said you could go as a tourist or a pilgrim. The difference is...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 22, 20203 min read
Vick's Salve
My cousin and I still laugh about my Granny putting "salve" on her dog, Nubbin. Poor Nubbin got "greased", as Granny would say, all the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 21, 20203 min read
Provision And Protection
I was so excited when friends went on a spiritual retreat earlier this year. There was so much prayer behind this retreat starting...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 20, 20203 min read
Next Week Has Been Mentally Exhausting
"I wonder if God ever looks down, laughs a little, shakes His head and says, 'look how stressed and worried she is about nothing. If...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Weed & Feed
The other day as I was working in my yard I saw the weed and feed and, like always, my mind goes to a blog. Weed and feed is a universal...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 16, 20203 min read
You Are Not Alone
During this time of pandemic I think of so many people feeling isolated and lonely. Recently, I saw a lady, from a nearby retirement...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 15, 20203 min read
If God Is Calling You To It, He Will Equip You To Do It
He pushed (ok - gently shoved) me through some areas that were very much out of my comfort zone! Looking back I know had I not written...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 14, 20203 min read
Flexibility And Faith
We all seem to be shocked at how 2020 has unfolded. None of us saw it coming. But, God did and He is not surprised. Many people have...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 13, 20203 min read
The Fish Are Biting
If you look, you will see how God is using this tough time of uncertainty. I am seeing a lot of people scared, hurting and depressed...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 10, 20203 min read
To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit
As a young mother with a newborn and two year old I decided to plant a garden. Having the faith, that if I watered them, God would grow...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 9, 20203 min read
Test Positive For Faith
I hear so many people feeling down, depressed, scared, hopeless and burdened. It is no wonder if we turn on the news. I say, all the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 9, 20203 min read
Word Of Knowledge
My mom loves to tell the story of when she took my girls, Sarah and Ivey, to a playground when they were little. Someone had thrown the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 7, 20203 min read
Don't Be A Jezebel
Growing up I can remember my Granny using the term, "jezebel" with a lower case "J". All I knew was you did not want to be a jezebel! ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 7, 20203 min read
I Beg Your Pardon
I love when old songs on the radio take me back. Recently I was reminded of when I was a little girl I would fight with my older brother...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 3, 20203 min read
Emergency Exits
Mike brought home not one, but two, rescue dogs. They were four month old border collie/lab mix sisters, Bella and Lila. We had just...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 2, 20203 min read
Overcome By Your Presence, Lord!
God showed up and showed off in our Thursday night service. You know I always use the term, show off, and I do not mean it...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Sep 1, 20203 min read
Picked On And Picked Off
I could write a book on my Uncle Larry and Uncle Bobby. I have seriously thought about it because Uncle Larry was a hoot! Hoot is...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Aug 31, 20203 min read
Blessing For Our Children
As students of all ages “go to school”, our church sang, "The Blessing" by Elevation Worship, over our children. It was so powerful to...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Aug 31, 20203 min read
Hidden Agendas
About 45 years ago, we were having company for the weekend. It was a friend of Mom's from her church where she grew up and she was...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Aug 27, 20203 min read
Break My Heart For What Breaks Yours
I thought back to the song, "Hosanna" by Hillsong Worship the other day as Mom and I left our visit with her brother at a nursing...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Aug 27, 20203 min read
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