I read quickly, especially when I'm enraptured with a book and I need to know what is going to happen and I need to know it now. I can devour several hundred page books faster than I ought. I also don't read every word. In an effort to maximize time and minimize the uncomfortable delay in finding … Continue reading what we’d rather skip over
searching for the melody
It may have been a few years now since I last played in the orchestra, was featured in band solos, sang with the choir, or performed in musicals... yet, I keenly remember the moments in songs when the melody was lost, the tempo in shambles, the song falling to pieces, the director seemingly unable to … Continue reading searching for the melody
How well can you see?
Hearing the phrase, "This is 20/20" has been a staple of American life for decades as the TV Show 20/20 made it popular. And on December 31, 2019, Barbara Walters' famous voice rang in the new year finally bringing the reality that "This is 2020!" to all of us! well played, 2020... well played... The … Continue reading How well can you see?
song of ascents
It sure seems the last few months have been a journey, an especially long one with both destination and expected time of arrival unknown. Lately I've felt we're on a pilgrimage that we didn't quite expect to go this way. Yet, when we live a life of faith we know that every moment is sacred, … Continue reading song of ascents
Wednesdays with Jillene: destination satisfaction (when you have nowhere to go)
What do you do when you live by destination satisfaction but you have nowhere to go? (I'm not talking about tourism but you know, now that I think about it, there are similarities.) Destination Satisfaction: Looking for satisfaction or fulfillment found in the next destination, activity, possession, or accomplishment. Our current experience of the world … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: destination satisfaction (when you have nowhere to go)
Wednesdays with Jillene: character in the tough times
Just plain honest: I want life to be problem free. If left up to me, I would choose an easy, carefree life where I didn't face any struggles, never encountered misunderstandings, did everything perfectly (the first time), have a great attitude every morning after awaking from a full and restful night's sleep... and now I just … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: character in the tough times
Wednesdays with Jillene: water your roots
Ever had one of those moments when you hear something for the first time and it was the perfect phrase you never knew you were missing? Mine was when a friend said to me, "Sounds like you watered your roots." For more than a year now, I've been thinking of the beauty contained in that … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: water your roots
Wednesdays with Jillene: a “new normal for now”
This morning my alarm buzzed... I didn't get up. Must have hit snooze, so it buzzed again. Still didn't get up. A tiny voice said quietly, "Mom, what are we having for breakfast?" My eyes opened to the realization it was morning number 3 of the "new normal for now." Does your life look like … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: a “new normal for now”
Wednesdays with Jillene: crossroads
Driving will bring you to a crossroads and more than just the intersection where two roads meet. Looking forward while looking back... at some point that road ahead crosses over becoming the road you're currently driving on and soon becomes a tiny image in the rear view mirror. The crossroads of what is ahead, where … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: crossroads
Wednesday’s with Jillene: when you’re not the 1 but 1 of the 99
We all need to know: even if I was the 1 that went astray that God would leave the 99 to rescue me. If you haven't noticed, I really like how Jesus taught in parables. Somehow the use of metaphor makes truth so powerfully tangible. Luke chapter 15 brings a powerful message we need to … Continue reading Wednesday’s with Jillene: when you’re not the 1 but 1 of the 99
