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A Servant's Heart
I got a call this week that a dear friend had passed away in his sleep early that morning. My husband, Mike, and I were shocked! We had...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Life In The Fast Lane
You may remember the song by the Eagles, "Life In The Fast Lane." The lyrics were: "She pretended not to notice she was caught up in the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 30, 20203 min read
Satan Loves Division
No one is immune to Satan's attempts to deceive us. Scripture clearly states that Satan is real, and his goal is to draw people away...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 29, 20203 min read
Magnify The Problem Solver
As most of you, I have struggled with all of the negativity and hurt in our world. The other day I wanted to post a picture of a...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 26, 20203 min read
Love, Laughter & Happily Ever After
June is a busy time for weddings - well most years, anyway. I was thinking about a wedding I attended for a very special friend. We met...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 25, 20205 min read
The Grip Of The Rip
I learned to swim in the ocean at three years old. My dad would boast saying, "I let go of her and told her I needed her to swim and she...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 24, 20203 min read
My Father's Approval
Recently I woke up smiling! I was in a room with Pastor Barry and Mark, who I work with. We were all laughing and I am not sure where...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 23, 20203 min read
A Good, Good Father
Our minister shared that no matter what his kids do, he is still good to them. I was reminded of the many times I messed up and my Dad...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 22, 20204 min read
Not So Happy Father's Day
Father’s Day is a joyful celebration for most but not for all. After my father died I dreaded Father's day because it was far from...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 19, 20203 min read
Bird Baths
When Mike and I had our first yard I could not wait to get a bird bath. I have always enjoyed seeing the birds come to the bird bath. ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 18, 20203 min read
Graduation Blessings
Sunday morning as we sang, “The Blessing” by Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes I was reminded of the benediction we said every night after MYF...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 17, 20204 min read
Praise God!
Last Sunday my pastor reminded us that Pentecost continues - it was not just one Sunday. 1 Corinthians 3:16, “Do you not know that you...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 16, 20203 min read
Gully Washers
I have to say as I am on the fifth day of rain, I am over the rain. I have thought of my Granny so much in the last few days. When it...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 15, 20203 min read
We Are Family
Remember the 1980’s song, “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge? “We are family I got all my sisters with me We are family Get...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 12, 20203 min read
"Alway"
June 11, 1988, two kids said, "I do" in a beautiful candlelit ceremony where they committed themselves to each other for life. They had...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 11, 20203 min read
Change My Heart O God
“When I attempted suicide [in 1944] and I didn’t succeed,” she said, “I knew for the first time unconditional love—which God is. You are...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 10, 20203 min read
Let Us Pray
"They are working twelve hour days for the 12th day straight. They are tired, stressed and overwhelmed. Our families are crying and...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 9, 20203 min read
Milestones And Memories
I had the honor to be in the drive through “Clap Out Parade” in the church parking lot for our preschool four year old's. The teachers...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 8, 20203 min read
Nothing Can Separate Us
I have an 87 year old uncle who I am close to. Since he never married or had children, my mom and I spend a lot of time with him. About...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 5, 20203 min read
Holy Spirit Hurricane
Last fall I wrote a blog called, “Saved On The Front Porch” which was about a Wilmington lady who had no idea who Franklin Graham was or...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 4, 20203 min read
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