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In Training
While going for a walk with my uncle, I met a new friend, Jack. He was sitting in a chair, on the driveway, enjoying the sunshine and...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 14, 20204 min read
Growing Gains
About a year after my husband, Mike, started our business, we knew he needed to hire someone to answer the phone, take orders, order...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 13, 20203 min read
Leaving It All Behind
I love to head out in the boat and look behind us at the wake we leave behind. I always say to myself, "I'm leaving it all behind." ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 10, 20203 min read
Worship, Laughter & Love
My Mom and I attended the seniors Christmas celebration at church prior to Christmas. We continue to be blown away by the many...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 9, 20202 min read
Celebrating God's Goodness
When I heard there was a Christmas luncheon for the recipients of Congregational care I knew I wanted to attend. I have always had a...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 8, 20204 min read
Come And Worship
Before Christmas on a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon, I really did not feel like getting out and going anywhere but I had wanted to see...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 7, 20203 min read
The Drummer Boy
As the new year starts I am reminded of the little drummer boy. You know the popular Christmas Carol, The Drummer Boy, which was...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 6, 20202 min read
God's Got This
As I watched my daughter, Sarah, disappear into the airport this morning I could no longer hold it together. A mix of emotions swept...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 3, 20203 min read
New Year, New Start
I always say, everyone has a story. If you don't think you do look over the past year and look at how things worked out. Look at the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 2, 20204 min read
God, I'm Placing 2020 In Your Hands
"Our Father and our God, as we stand at the beginning of this new year we confess our need of Your presence and Your guidance as we face...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 1, 20202 min read
A Joyful New Year
God's Plans for our future are good! "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil,...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 31, 20191 min read
A Gift For Busy People
Matthew 11: 18, "'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.'" 1 John 2: 17, "The world and its desires...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 30, 20192 min read
Treasured Gifts
As we reflect on Christmas and think of all of the gifts we gave and we received, I hope we remember the most important gift we have...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 27, 20192 min read
"Let Them Go"
Recently my daughter, Ivey, posted on FaceBook a picture of an article on my cocktail table entitled, "Boundaries for the Holidays....3...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 26, 20193 min read
Christmas Prayer
Dear Lord, I love You and adore You! I come to You on Christmas morning bowing before the King of Kings! I thank You for the wonder of...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 25, 20192 min read
Christmas Eve Prayer
Father God, I love You and adore You! I thank You for a time of family coming together and ask that you bring Sarah safely home in the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 24, 20192 min read
Christmas Eve Service
All of my life I have spent Christmas eve at church. While I go anticipating seeing people I do not get to see often and seeing the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 24, 20193 min read
Less Fuss And More Focus
I have so many wonderful memories about Christmas. Prior to Christmas we always had lots of special goodies around like peanut butter...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 23, 20192 min read
Be Still
This has been a very different Christmas to me. Maybe because I am tired or maybe because I am busy writing blogs. Being in the Word so...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 20, 20193 min read
Christmas Gifts
For as long as I can remember I cannot sleep on Christmas Eve. Growing up (until I was married) Santa Claus came and I LOVE presents. I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 19, 20192 min read
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