You've very likely read me talking about these verses before, but that is because they continue to speak to me and challenge me to grow in my walk with God. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I have … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: pray constantly

Many of you know I am a mom to 6 children. And as such I have a WEALTH of experiences and stories I could tell you on what it means to be a mom.  I can tell you the good and the bad, the cute and the horrid, the highlights and the struggles. There is … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Adopted Children

With tomorrow being Valentine's Day, I thought it appropriate to talk about love. Valentine's Day has us sharing "love" with one another through cards, candy, and stuffed animals. And all of that is cute and fun. But I wanted to take a minute to remember our Ultimate Valentine. God didn't just SAY that he loved … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: The Ultimate Valentine

So if God "can use even me" (see last week's Wednesdays with Jillene)... what is God calling you to do? What is your ministry? Wait a minute... I HAVE A MINISTRY? Yup. You mean, like I AM A PASTOR?!! Well... maybe, but that's not really what I meant. God has a special role for you, … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: What’s your ministry?

Do you ever wish you were someone important, famous, powerful, influential? Do you ever wish you were a someone? Maybe there is that funny laugh you have or your anger issue. Perhaps you don't feel you look good enough or can't speak well in front of others. Sometimes you think you aren't smart enough or … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: God can use even me…

Are you generous? I would like to think I am. But I know it is a big challenge for me. I want to give, to be kind, to meet the needs of others... but I enjoy having what is MINE. How about you? Hebrews 13:16 says, "And do not forget to do good and to … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Generous

Today I want to share one verse with you... one verse that I had read MANY times before... one verse that I thought I understood... one verse that gave me a BOOM moment... Ephesians 2:10 I had read this verse in my NIV Bible for years: 10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: God’s Masterpiece

Happy 2013! The question of the last few weeks seems to be: "Have you made any New Year's Resolutions?" Morning news shows have been full of coverage on how to stick to your resolutions, good resolutions to make, statistics on how long (or short) the typical resolution lasts. The new year is filled with new … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Thankful

Here it is... a picture that puts us adults to shame. Its a picture of prayer requests and praises.  This summer as we shared in our evening chapel services we would move to a time of prayer at the end of the service. As a part of this I would often ask if anyone had … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: putting us adults to shame…

Time goes by way too fast. It seems like I blinked and we went from preparing for staff arriving to looking at the last two days of camp. At anytime in the middle it seemed like there was TONS of time left. And that's the way it goes. Life has a lot of details that … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: live the life.