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“It began with a call from the doctor in December that the white blood cells were elevated. Soon the diagnosis of chronic Lymphoma...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 6, 20203 min read
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Often times I think of rain as a negative. Through the years I have tried to remember that we need rain. When I was a little girl I did...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 5, 20202 min read
Those Were The Good Ole Days!
When my daughter, Sarah, was a baby we said she smiled with her eyes. She would play a game with my dad trying not to smile. She would...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 4, 20203 min read
Next Door & Next Steps
I shared that during this time of Separation in Place, we social distance with our next door neighbors most evenings. We bring our own...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
May 1, 20203 min read
Neighbors, New Normal's & Numbers
I am a social person and love being with family and friends. This social distancing has certainly cramped my style! I know it is...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 30, 20203 min read
Easter People Have Hope
The other week came with some struggles that I have no control over. There are times I struggle and hold on to them, times I wrestle...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 29, 20203 min read
Teaching Is A Work Of Heart
I keep seeing signs for heroes and I want to keep adding other jobs on the sign. I think custodial staffs at healthcare offices and the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 28, 20203 min read
Sharing Is Caring
Pastor Barry sent a video devotion out during this time of uncertainty. His wife decided to send it to her sisters. The sisters decided...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 27, 20203 min read
God's Provision
Yesterday I was reminded of a story my dad shared with me. I may have shared it before but I thank God for my dad and his mother who...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 24, 20203 min read
Comfort In Carbs
Recently a friend was telling me that she was going to start transitioning her hair. What?! Since, she can not get her hair colored...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 23, 20203 min read
Alone Together
My mother received a phone call from our friend, Beth, telling her about a phone call she had just received and she was so excited. She...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 22, 20203 min read
I Need Some Sun
The gloomy clouds got to me yesterday! I really wanted to be outside in the full sun and it was too windy to be on the boat. There is...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 21, 20203 min read
Invite A Friend To Church
My pastor said our church is a movement not a monument so why aren't we still inviting people to "church"? After all, we are the church,...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 20, 20204 min read
Rest In Jesus
I had written this blog right before I had heard of the Corona Virus....wow! I think it is very fitting for now. While, we have slowed...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 17, 20202 min read
God's Got This
There are a lot of people hurting right now and feeling alone and desperate. As Easter was approaching and I kept hearing of so many...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 16, 20202 min read
Easter Continues
All you have to do is look on social media to see that Easter was a success….Church families scattered but gathered together with Christ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 15, 20204 min read
"I Just Need To Lay My Eyes On Him"
My mom and I have not been able to visit my uncle who is in an assisted living facility. Like many of you know, this is heart wrenching...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 14, 20203 min read
Therefore, He Is Risen
Life sure has changed recently. We are experiencing things that we never thought of. People are finding themselves alone, worrying...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 13, 20203 min read
For His Glory
By now we are usually seeing jokes about how many days til Christmas. Instead, we are seeing jokes about how slow time is moving. Today...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 10, 20203 min read
Maundy Thursday
I think in the last two months, we have all experienced times of uncertainty. Among the everyday stresses like our finances, health,...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Apr 9, 20203 min read
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