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Choose Wisely
This summer Mike and I were anchored off of Masonboro Island enjoying the water. As my family and friends will tell you I want to stay...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 29, 20203 min read
Are You Thirsty?
When we were in the Holy Land we got to visit Jacob's Well where Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink and offered her "living...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 28, 20203 min read
Overwhelmed To Overflowing
After talking to a group of young ladies I realized just how overwhelmed they are with life right now. I have been praying for them. I,...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 27, 20203 min read
Life Is The Sum Of All Your Choices
There was a video on Facebook that my husband and our neighbor loved! Their new thing is to reply "B!" to any question or issue. This...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 24, 20203 min read
"Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives."
Mr. Wilson was a special friend to our family and a pillar of my church. One weekend, while I had company from out of town, God nudged...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 23, 20203 min read
No Regret
This morning I have to go to the oral surgeon and get two wisdom teeth out. I am petrified! I dislike going to the dentist more than...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 22, 20203 min read
"The Devil Made Me Do It"
I can still remember hearing my parents laugh as they watched Geraldine on the Flip Wilson television show. "Flip Wilson was a funny...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 21, 20203 min read
Watch God Work!
I was talking to a young adult who was very disturbed by the news about human trafficking. Her heart was heavy and she was burdened by...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 20, 20203 min read
There's Something Special About That Name!
Today on social media it is not unusual to see someone use their maiden and married name so that old friends can search them easier. ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 17, 20204 min read
They Will Know Us For Our Fruits & Our Facebook Posts
"I cannot believe she posted that!" We have all said it. In my head I am writing that reply and it is good putting her in her place. ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 16, 20203 min read
Why Do We Need Church
Many people ask why they should attend a church. First thought, selfishly, are the fellowship and friendships! They are there for you...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 15, 20203 min read
Guard Your Heart
When my daughter, Sarah, was eleven, I took her on her first mission trip to Antigua. My husband, Mike, was home with my younger...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Let Us Rejoice
When my daughter was little she made a recording on our answering machine (remember those) of her singing “This is the day, this is the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 13, 20203 min read
Deposits And Trusts
Making memories was always an important part of our growing up. Spending time together was important. We always spent time at the beach...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 10, 20203 min read
Dancing In The Rain
Growing up we would spend a lot of time at my Granny's place at White Lake. Storms came up pretty quick in the afternoons. If there was...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 9, 20203 min read
Prayer And Peace
Recently my church received a letter from Michigan wanting to thank our prayer teams and share the great work of the power of prayer. I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 8, 20203 min read
Praying For Others
"While we were downtown ... boarding up the ... realty office this afternoon, I saw a sweet couple who walked up to our office, put their...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 7, 20203 min read
Bless Your Heart
Growing up here in Wilmington, I often heard and said, “bless your heart.” Often I heard people say, “God bless you”. Sometimes it was...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 6, 20203 min read
Let Freedom Ring
July 4th means I put extra flags in my yard and on the boat - I always have an American flag flying at my house. We usually spend the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 3, 20203 min read
Broken And Beautiful
While in the Holy Land we visited Caesarea which is an ancient seaport on the Mediterranean Sea. It was founded in 22 B.C. by King Herod...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 2, 20203 min read
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