It is almost as if it is a right of passage for each generation, the desire to be different... the call to stand out from the crowd... the manifesto to be uniquely you. To be sure, it makes perfect sense to me that this would be the case time and again. It is completely understandable … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: against the grain
Wednesdays with Jillene: paradox
Paradox a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Oxymoron a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction A paradox is a logical puzzle that seems to contradict itself. An oxymoron is a figure of speech, words … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: paradox
Wednesdays with Jillene: story time
Are you ready for story time with Jill, the part of the show where Jill tells you a silly story from when she was young? Okay... honesty moment, the story I am about to tell is true... at least as far as I remember it. I asked my mom and she didn't recall this incident. … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: story time
Wednesdays with Jillene: Foundation
Vertigo is awful. I should know as it regularly torments me and subjects me to its awful effects. Our world is always turning and we barely give it any notice. Somehow vertigo makes the feeling that the world is spinning into a dizzying and nauseating phenomenon. Sigh... Suffering from a chronic propensity to having a … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: Foundation
Wednesdays with Jillene: priceless
What (if anything) is priceless to you? An agreement on terms would probably be good here. In this case, I'm using priceless to mean: value beyond all price; willing to give everything for; nothing is worth more than. Hard question to think on really. We might come up with answers: our family, children, spouse, friends, … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: priceless
Wednesdays with Jillene: “Lord, help me to want what you want for me.”
“Lord, help me to want what you want for me.” That is a good prayer, for sure, but some days that is a particularly tough prayer. It is a prayer of submission as we align ourselves with God in His rightful place as Lord of our lives. And that is good. But it is also … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: “Lord, help me to want what you want for me.”
Wednesdays with Jillene: life in the rearview mirror
There are days while I'm driving when I barely give my review mirrors more than a necessary glances. Not because I'm a careless driver, but because there isn't much happening on the road. I look up every now and then to see if a car is approaching. Give it due regard as I prepare to … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: life in the rearview mirror
Wednesdays with Jillene: remember to forget
Isaiah had forgotten as usual to brush his teeth before heading to bed tonight. In exasperation I said, “Why do I always have to remind people to do things they have to do everyday?” Isaiah immediately quipped, “Does anyone ever have to give you a reminder to forget?” Me (with the instantaneous weight of truth hitting … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: remember to forget
Wednesdays with Jillene: boasting of my weaknesses?
This is one of my favorite verses… This morning, when my Facebook feed was filled with images of this verse my heart swelled, ‘cause it is a truth we need to hear. I love seeing friends share the word of God daily as they do their own studies. I’m encouraged that this section of scripture … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: boasting of my weaknesses?
Wednesdays with Jillene: I’ll take an order of patience with a side of humility…
It sure would be nice to find a drive through where you could order a super-sized portion patience. What about a vending machine that could offer an afternoon get-me-through-the-day-booster of humility? Could Amazon Prime send me a little of that... I can see I’m running low. Bonus on the free two-day shipping for that one, … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: I’ll take an order of patience with a side of humility…
