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You Have A Great Body!
There are several times in my life when I felt I got a "crash course" in spirituality. Those were the times when I felt closest to God. ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 2, 20194 min read
Lord We Lift Our Praise To You
I was blessed to spend two days at camp which had been transformed into Candy Land! Making my way into the mess hall I could smell the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jul 1, 20194 min read
Lover or Loser
Years ago, Mom, Dad, Mike and I were attending a quiet service where we could not talk. Most people would use sign language for "I love...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 28, 20193 min read
That's What It's All About
Yesterday I heard the Hokey Pokey! Immediately I was back at the Sunset Skating rink with my family under the big disco ball! We would...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 27, 20192 min read
You May Be The Only Bible Someone Reads
Recently, I was with some people who were wanting to join our church. When asked how they found our church the answers were awesome! ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 26, 20193 min read
Growing up outside
My days growing up here in Wilmington consisted of playing in the woods where we built camps, caught tadpoles in the ditch, made mud...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 25, 20193 min read
In God Nothing Is Too Extreme
When the lady at church mentioned Ignite, our youth choir, going to a jail to do their Search and Rescue concert, I knew I wanted to go! ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 24, 20195 min read
Labor of Love
I was reading this article by Billy Graham and thought, this sounds like it was just written. I went back and looked and this message...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 21, 20193 min read
Encountering the Holy Spirit
I was blessed to have a visit from Annette who had been visiting our church. At 14 years old she came to know Jesus at Vacation Bible...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 20, 20193 min read
Two Are Better Than One
As I walked by this tree I noticed there were three trees intertwined. I thought of the Bible verse about a cord of three strands is not...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 19, 20193 min read
We All Have A Wonderful Father
While Father's day I think of all of the good memories I have of my dad I am never without thought of those who do not have those...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 18, 20193 min read
Leaving A Legacy
As Father's Day approaches I think of lot of my dad and how much I miss him. I have so much to be grateful for. My dad left me...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 17, 20193 min read
One And Done
On the way home from vacation I always tell Mike how much fun I had and how glad I am I got to see a new place and mark it off of my...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 14, 20194 min read
Don't Believe Everything You Think
While referring to a movie, a celebrity on television said her mother had told her, "I feel like I haven't accomplished anything." That...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 13, 20193 min read
Let's Shellebrate!
When we left for vacation in Sanibel Island, Florida, my one request was we just stay on the beach or in the water. The first two days I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 12, 20193 min read
Gifts, Getaways and Grace
When Mike and I got married he or I messed up our vows - not enough for anyone else to notice. Anyway, Mike has always teased me that he...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 11, 20194 min read
Drunk In The Spirit
Before I start let me tell you I am not glorifying drunkenness from alcohol. Years ago my parents, minister and church friends called me...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 10, 20194 min read
Oh, The Places You Will Go!
This blog is written in honor of my daughter, Sarah, and you and yours who are graduating. As we approach graduation time I think of Dr....
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 7, 20194 min read
Be Of Sober Mind
I was sitting on our back porch yesterday afternoon when I heard birds squawking and I saw a pelican fly by with a fish in his mouth. ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 6, 20192 min read


Tend To Bend, Not Fall In The Wind
I do not usually like Palm trees......in Wilmington. When we were in Cape Town, South Africa I saw beautiful palm trees....because they...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 5, 20193 min read
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