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Under His Wing
Early this morning we took my daughter, Sarah, to the airport to fly back to her job in Portland. It was dark out and then when we got...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 3, 20203 min read
In Remembrance Of Their Union
As Mom and I celebrate her and Dad's 64th wedding anniversary today it is bittersweet! Although Dad went to live with Jesus in 2011, Mom...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 2, 20204 min read
You Are Worthy
The debate about “worthiness” happens every time a professional athlete signs a record contract. In March of 2019 the LA Angels...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 1, 20204 min read
Come, Holy Spirit
Prior to this pandemic I spoke at a women’s tea about expecting great things. I shared one of my stories about fear that started at age...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 29, 20203 min read
Only Those Who Seek Shall Find
When my girls were young we were going with some other mom's and their kids to Myrtle Beach. When had just returned from the grocery...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 28, 20203 min read
Holding It All Together
Growing up, I thought my parents could fix everything! Our family would always be ok because of my parents. I still feel like my Mom...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 27, 20203 min read
Communion And Communion
Both of my girls are known for giving very thoughtful gifts! This Christmas, Sarah gave me a necklace with a bar on it. Inscribed on...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 26, 20203 min read
Memorial Day
Memorial Day – to some it’s the beginning of summer and to others it’s a solemn day to remember those who have passed from this life. To...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 25, 20203 min read
Ocean Devotion
I found this article on FaceBook and I think I could have written it. "Have you ever wondered why you feel energized after going to the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 22, 20203 min read
Run The Race With Grace
Recently someone told me they were afraid about a new journey they are going on because they are starting it later in life than most. ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 21, 20203 min read
Wearing Masks
When I was three years old, on a Halloween night, someone rang our doorbell. Mom answered the door and there was an old man an old...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 20, 20203 min read
Stay In The Light
One year my husband was serving on a prison ministry team, going into Central Prison for a 72 hour retreat. The team stayed at a nearby...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 19, 20203 min read
Be Of Good Courage
In a Zoom online staff meeting, I heard how our worship arts youth were putting on a video for our worship service. It was mentioned...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 18, 20203 min read
Mind Over Master
All of a sudden a man pulled up, rolled down his window and told the young boy and girl that he worked with their dad. He proceeded to...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 15, 20203 min read
Victory Over Virus
I had to nix that negative news. I cannot listen to this stuff everyday - how many people are sick and how many have died. Don't get me...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 14, 20203 min read
God, If We Have To Go Through This...
God, if I have to go through this, let’s use it! This was my thought as I walked this morning. So I began thinking about how I could...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 13, 20203 min read
The New Normal
When my dad died it was a real shock to our family. He had a stroke and died ten days later. I dreaded going to church because our...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 12, 20202 min read
God, Grace & Grieving
I think what breaks my heart most during this pandemic are the people who have lost loved ones. I have several friends who have had loved...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 11, 20203 min read
More Precious Than Jewels
Thank you, God, for the “mother’s” you put in our lives, whether they gave birth to us or not, who we celebrate today on Mother’s Day! ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 8, 20204 min read
Not So Happy Mother's Day
Mother’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
May 7, 20202 min read
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