As the newness of spring arrives so does the end of other things… preparing for the coming summer. Last night my oldest children were headed off to their final night of awana club for the year. Isaiah was happily sharing how it was store night. His chance to buy (with shares he had been earning … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: of rock tumblers, disappointments and God’s promises…

Zombies… in some ways I cannot believe I am writing a post with zombies as a topic. Seriously… I am not someone who likes to watch scary movies or television shows, I don’t like to be scared because I sure do scare easily. When I was (a lot) younger I had a paper route and … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Zombies?

Today was a day one of those days of interrupted plans. It started with kids up early = no morning run for me. Then one of my children was sick = unscheduled trip to the store for supplies.  A Shop-vac hose from yesterday still wouldn't come unclogged = job not able to be completed. And … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Plans

Last night my daughter Elanor was struck with a stomach bug. It has been a while since someone in our home had thrown up, quite the feat for a family of 8! She did pretty well, for a 5 year old, at trying not to make a big mess of the whole thing. But, let's … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Compassion

So I have to write today. I want to write today. But it isn't easy... My heart has been heavy for a few weeks now. And it grew heavier this week. Heavy to the point of breaking ... or... of running away. Sometimes life feels like a seesaw, all those ups and downs. My youngest … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: for those days when you want to run away

At Church this past Sunday, our pastor preached a message that spoke deeply to me... it is still speaking deeply... sometimes I wish it was easier to listen, absorb, and put into practice. Peace. After Jesus' death, the women had returned to the tomb to care for his body. Yet, he was not there, he … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Peace

Yes, it is true. There is no Wednesday with Jillene post this week. Taking a break this week.... I look forward to catching up with you all soon!

Easter is just a few days away. And today I want to share this short, yet profound message: God loves you. Romans 5:8 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 1 John 4:9-13 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Easter

My children love books. Which is a really good thing, since we have a lot of them! We have books in every room of the house: on shelves, on furniture, under beds, in book crates, in bags, usually in someone's hands... everywhere. Yet, even with ALL of these books, the kids have their favorite books … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: “God knows all about me.”

I had an unusual experience today: I spent time alone. As a mom of six children along with all of the other things I fill my life with... I rarely spend time alone. But today I had that privilege. The first thing I noticed was silence. A lack of noise or commotion... just silence. Then … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Solitude