There are times when a word or phrase won't leave my head, constantly running like a song lyric you just can't stop thinking about. But more than a song I can't escape, there are words and phrases that won't leave my heart alone. That's what happened this weekend. Actually, it started (again) in earnest weeks … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: fighting the lies
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Wednesdays with Jillene: seeing the trees
Sigh... not another tree picture! Yuppers! You betcha. In case you haven't noticed, I'm a bit of a fan of trees and trying to capture their beauty in photos. (You should see my photo app! I just did a quick scan and I have tree pictures for every season!) This was a photo I took yesterday as … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: seeing the trees
Wednesday with Jillene: community continued
I haven't stopped thinking about community, thinking ever deeper about what it means to be the body of Christ. I've been turning this over in my head for a while, striking up conversation with (slightly- 'cause if you know me then you know what talking to me can be like) unexpecting people, blogging about it, … Continue reading Wednesday with Jillene: community continued
Wednesdays with Jillene: community (WE need YOU)
Language is ever evolving, no doubt. For some the process and change of language is a source of excitement while others mark its passing with exasperation. As I set about the task of writing today’s blog post I was hit with this reality. Why? Because I started with a few phrases that were tumbling around … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: community (WE need YOU)
Wednesdays with Jillene: known by our love
So the last week and a few days of my life has been rather like a rollercoaster: labor and delivery, newborn baby, some breathing trouble, 7-day NICU stay… Putting it down like that makes it seems cut and dry but add in exhaustion, hormones and a mother’s love (just to name a few additional factors) … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: known by our love
Wednesdays with Jillene: when it’s time to grow
Honestly, I wish I had video of what happened this afternoon since it was a perfect mix of adorable and funny. After lunch Calah and I went outside to play in the snow. After clearing icy build up from the porch I walked down the stairs, over the log and across the lawn. I turned … Continue reading Wednesdays with Jillene: when it’s time to grow
Thin Moments 