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Jesus The Carpenter
My paternal grandfather owned a cabinet shop and made custom cabinets for people. He and my uncles were great carpenters. As a little...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Mar 12, 20193 min read
Daily Devotions
As early as I can remember when my older brother and I got to the breakfast table we had a devotional. Unfortunately what I remember by...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Mar 11, 20192 min read
Sheep And Wolves
Yesterday a friend texted me that a neighborhood app had shown that there was a sighting of two wolves near my neighborhood. She was...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Mar 8, 20193 min read
"My People"
When I was growing up I remember my maternal grandparents, Granny and Granddaddy, pulled up to our house with their suitcases. They got...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Mar 7, 20193 min read
A Thief In The Night
My paternal grandmother, Mamal, was a very strong and independent woman. What I appreciate most is her unshakable faith through a very...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Mar 6, 20193 min read
It Is Also Good To Receive
I have always enjoyed doing for others - taking food, visiting, helping out, etc. That is a much easier, comfortable role for me than...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Mar 5, 20192 min read
It Is Better To Give Than To Receive
Thursday night Mike, Mom, Ivey and I went out for my birthday dinner. Before I opened a gift from Mike and the girls I told Mom I had...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Mar 4, 20193 min read
Setting Up And Showing Off...Again!
Last week I had to speak to a group and I told one of my pastors that I was nervous and he thinks that is hilarious. Because I am social...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Mar 1, 20194 min read
The Longer I Live The More Beautiful Life Becomes
This week I went into the bank to open a checking account. I asked my personal banker buddy what was my best deal or how much money I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 28, 20194 min read
Love Where You Are In Life
I was standing in line behind a lady who appeared to be in her 80's, with lots of make up doing more harm than help. The three older...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 27, 20192 min read
Busy Bees
Bees are known for being hard working. They collect pollen and nectar in order to pollinate plants and flowers. Many plants actually...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 26, 20193 min read
High On The Holy Spirit
Around 20 years ago my parents went with their best friends to the Holy Land. The minister taking the group, and his wife, were dear...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 25, 20193 min read
Pause And Reflect
As I sit and think about this amazing vacation I think of two things. God's beautiful creation and how I see Him in everything! I think...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 22, 20194 min read
Unique & Special
I could not wait to get to Grace Bay to see what the sand, shells and sea looked like! I was hoping to have some shells to take home. ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 21, 20193 min read
Sailing
Most everyday on vacation I have sailed the resorts hobie cats. This week sailing has been one of my favorite things. Partly because I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 20, 20193 min read
God's Gift
When I got out of the ocean our first day of vacation I saw someone sitting in my chair talking to Mike. Turned out Emilio and his band,...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 19, 20193 min read
Better Late Than Never
I got up at seven this morning to get my blog sent out but my notebook (laptop) would not work. Mike and I are in Turks & Caicos and I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 18, 20193 min read
Sitting On The Fence
When Mike and I get in the car to go out to eat it goes like this: Mike: Where do you want to go, Jill? Jill: I don't care. Mike: I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 15, 20193 min read
I Love You....For So Many Reasons
We had a family friend who sold candy and tobacco to small area stores. Every Valentines he would come by our house and let my older...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 14, 20193 min read
Flowers And Love Letters
Mike has always made sure to make Valentines special. I never remember a time that he did not do something. For years it was roses and...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 13, 20193 min read
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