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Three In This Marriage
The other night Mike and I were talking about our marriage and he said he was thankful that we talk about everything. that is true. That...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 12, 20192 min read
Holding Hands
As a small child we always grabbed someones hand before we crossed a road or if we needed guidance so we would not get lost. When we are...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 11, 20194 min read
Altar or Alter
One of the speakers at our revival shared a story that I could relate to. Like she, I took an early morning spin class in a dark room. ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 8, 20194 min read
Wash Over Me
On days like today I get spring fever. I am reminded of Friday afternoons at Hoggard High School in the early 1980's. We were allowed...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 7, 20193 min read
Consider The Ravens
On Groundhog day every year in Pennsylvania they forecast the end of winter. Saturday Phil’s shadow was seen and it was declared that...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 6, 20193 min read
You Are Not In Control!
I have never thought of myself as a control freak. If I am in a leadership role I have no problem trusting someone to do their job and...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 5, 20193 min read
Wrapped In My Father's Arms
Yesterday I was chilly and I went to my closet and picked up one of two of my favorite sweaters. They were my dads. At first they...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 4, 20193 min read
Priorities - Out Of The Mouths Of Babes
When my daughter, Ivey, was two she would play "Mrs. Newsome." She was Mrs. Newsome and she had five babies. Her husband had died - not...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Feb 1, 20192 min read
Stumble & Crumble
I think we can all think of a time when we were in shock as we realized we were NOT in control. It seemed everything in life was going...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 31, 20193 min read
From Gang to Gospel
25 years ago I sat holding my newborn in the back of my church in Greensboro listening, each night, to a former hell's angel preach the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 30, 20194 min read
I Got A Notion He's Causin' Commotion
Last night after church I drove Mom home and we were so excited we chatted the whole way saying how glad we have two more nights of...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 29, 20193 min read
You Are Here In The Midst
Sunday at church we opened with the song, “Way Maker”. The words absolutely came to life…..” You are here moving in our midst. I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 28, 20192 min read
Leaving A Legacy
Today I am remembering my Dad's birthday and thinking about the legacy he left behind. My dad may not have left me a million dollars but...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 25, 20193 min read


Get Out Of The Road Elephant
Road trips, when I was growing up, meant everyone slept except for Dad who was driving and usually listening to a ball game on the AM...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 24, 20193 min read
Stars Can't Shine Without Darkness
This morning as I took Mike to the airport we saw a really bright star. It stood out from all the rest. it looked like a giant diamond...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 23, 20193 min read
Sarah's Singing Service!
When you called our house phone when my girls were little you heard Sarah singing, "This is the day." She sang the whole chorus, "This...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 22, 20192 min read
Sound Doctrine or Selfish Desires
When my girls were young they loved to go to Chinatown in New York and shop on Canal Street. We would get the knock off purses and...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 21, 20193 min read
Double For Your Trouble
Recently someone asked me to pray for them to have hope. This morning God put this heavy on my heart so I sat down to right and started...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 18, 20194 min read
Living With Leo
Last April Mike and Mom were riding around when Mike found a baby kitten on the side of the road. Mike knew the kitten was in bad shape...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 17, 20193 min read
Goodness and Gracious
When I walk outside, whether, exercising or walking on the island, I use that time for gratitude prayers - no requests, just thank yous. ...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jan 16, 20193 min read
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